SUDDENLY (ANİDEN), 2023

SUDDENLY (ANİDEN), 2023

SUDDENLY (ANİDEN), 2023
Türkiye | DCP, Color, 115’ | Turkish
Director: Melisa Önel
Cast: Defne Kayalar, Öner Erkan, Ayşenil Samlıoğlu

The film follows the journey of a woman who has lost her sense of smell at the age of 40 as she attempts to reconnect with life and herself. After living in Hamburg for many years, Reyhan visits Istanbul briefly with her husband, but just before their return, she realizes that she cannot smell. Doctors think she may have a serious health problem, but Reyhan chooses to face her past and find herself again. Featuring an impressive performance by Defne Kayalar, the film had its world premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

This film can be viewed on January 20, 15.30 & January 25, 15.30.

Past Programs
Count Us In!
January 11–25, 2024

Istanbul Modern Cinema proudly presents the “Count Us In!” program at its new museum building, sponsored by Türk Tuborg A.Ş. This program has been celebrating the latest Turkish films for a decade, offering a diverse selection of innovative stories.