New Dawn Fades

Synopsis

It’s been years since Akın has been in and out of the hospital. He’s relentless, angry, and shell-shocked from being stuck in the system. Since his discharge, he’s well aware that his old life is long gone. He has become unable to leave his family house except for occasional visits to religious monuments in Istanbul. During those visits, he falls into a state of ecstasy as he tries to take refuge in God. These divine structures trigger something in him. As he loses touch with his true self, his mind shifts into another reality.

Directors' Biography

Gürcan Keltek, born in Izmir, studied film at Dokuz Eylül University. His debut feature Meteorlar (2017) won over 20 awards, including at Locarno. His work has screened at major festivals like Rotterdam, Viennale, and Tate Modern. New Dawn Fades is his first fiction feature.