Absent

Synopsis

Mert, a 30-year-old male, is employed at an abandoned-looking amusement park. He is grappling with an internal duality, while sensing a lurking identity bent on undermining him. Throughout the film, Mert interacts with various people and creatures, struggling to understand what's going wrong with his mental health. Despite his persistent pursuit of answers, Mert confronts a daunting struggle to delve into the depths of his psyche, hindered by a hesitancy to fully confront the mysteries within.

Directors' Biography

Cem Demirer, born in 1988 in Istanbul, is a writer, director, and cinematographer. His debut feature premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival and won Best Director at Adana Golden Boll. His cinematography credits include End of Season (Cannes) and Siyabonga (Locarno).