Frenzy
Director:
Emin Alper
Istanbul is in the grip of political violence. The state uses new underground techniques in the hunt for terrorists in shantytowns. Escalating pressure from the authorities creates suspicion and mistrust. For brothers Kadir and Ahmet, there’s no escape from the suffocating atmosphere that can turn friends into enemies. Their frenzied paranoia can only lead to destruction...
Festivals:
Venice 2015 (competition), Toronto 2015, Busan 2015, Les Arcs 2016, Göteborg 2016, Sofia 2016, Hong Kong 2016
Awards:
Special Jury Prize - Venice 2015, Best Balkan Film - Sofia 2016