Merdan Karataş

Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

On his sixth birthday, Engin is separated from his mother, with whom he has lived in prison since his birth. Taken in by his grandparents, the boy struggles to adapt to the harsh realities of life in their village while working out a plan to reunite with his mother.

Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Attacker 2

Fifty-year-old Murad’s life is shaken to the core when he learns that his younger brother is gay. Murad would like to support his brother, but their traditional Muslim family is against it. As a result, he finds himself subjected to pressures from all sides – from his father, who has close ties to the local imam, and from his brother’s circle of friends as well. He would like to help everyone, but as he slowly falls into a spiral of conflicts and mounting difficulties, he finds that he, too, is in need of help. Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.

Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Kaan Kılıç

On the set of a turbulent shoot of a Medea adaptation in Senegal, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing. While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Umut

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.