Dump of Untitled Pieces
| Dump of Untitled Pieces | |
|---|---|
| Turkish | İsimsiz Eserler Mezarlığı |
| Directed by | Melik Kuru |
| Written by | Melik Kuru |
| Produced by | Hilal Şenel Fahriye Ismayilova |
| Starring | Manolya Maya Ekremcan Aslandağ Tülin Özen Tuğrul Tülek |
| Cinematography | Barış Aygen |
| Edited by | Serhad Mutlu |
| Music by | Efe Demiral |
Production companies | Hafif Film Parda Film Zest Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Turkey |
| Language | Turkish |
Dump of Untitled Pieces (Turkish: İsimsiz Eserler Mezarlığı) is a 2025 black-and-white comedy drama film written and directed by Melik Kuru, depicting the adventures of two young adults as they try to navigate Istanbul's art world.[1] The movie had its world premiere at 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in November 2025.[2] It was also selected for the 2026 editions of Slamdance Film Festival, Sofia International Film Festival and International Istanbul Film Festival.[3][4][5][6]
Synopsis
Facing imminent eviction, Aslı, an idealistic young photographer and her hapless roommate, Murat, attempt to sell her work to galleries for the first time, embarking on a bumpy journey through the collapsing art market of Istanbul.
Cast
- Manolya Maya as Aslı
- Ekremcan Aslandağ as Murat
- Tülin Özen as Sema
- Tuğrul Tülek as Mete
- Ceylan Özgün Özçelik as Nurdan
- Okan Avcı as Kerem
- Emrah Özdemir as Arda
Production
Filming started a week before the 2023 Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections, and some exterior scenes were shot before the election blackout started. Then the production continued a year later and took three weeks to complete, this time a week after the 2024 Turkish local elections.[7] The movie has been financed independently, through attracting investors and securing loans.[8]
References
- ^ "Dump of Untitled Pieces - New Turkish Films". Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "Dump of Untitled Pieces". poff.ee. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ^ "'26 LINEUP – Slamdance". Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ "Columbia Filmmakers Head to Slamdance 2026 | School of the Arts". arts.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ "DUMP OF UNTITLED PIECES | IWS". siff.bg. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ IKSV. "İsimsiz Eserler Mezarlığı".
- ^ PÖFF | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (2025-11-14). PÖFF TV | MEET THE FILMMAKERS - Melik Kuru "Dump Of Untitled Pieces" Interview. Retrieved 2025-11-18 – via YouTube.
- ^ Szalai, Georg (2025-11-20). "Turkish Films in the Tallinn Spotlight Push Boundaries in Search of New Cinematic Languages". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-11-24.