Movies: Toprak Films

In focusing his attention on the competitors of Mr Gay Syria, director Ayse Toprak shatters the one-dimensional meaning of “refugee”. Using the pageant as a means of escape from political persecution, the organiser Mahmoud — already given asylum in B...

Niyazi makes a living as a thief. Living in a small Aegean town with his brother Hasan and mother Gülizar, Niyazi also drives children around in a classic car at circumcision ceremonies. His brother spends his time gambling and trying to make his gir...