Cemal Cihan kırlı
Synopsis
While making plans to go to Afghanistan, Cihan and Osman change their plans due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. During the first days of war, they attempt to head into Ukraine by reversing the route followed by the people fleeing the war. They use action cameras to record and remember what they witness during this journey; it is, however, upon their return that they realize just how valuable these images are. Even though they witness what takes place in the background of the war and hear the stories of different people they meet, they still think that it is impossible for them to truly understand the traumas lodged in people’s memories until an airstrike is carried out to their location while they are trying to reach besieged Kyiv.
"Crosing the Red Line"
is Cemal Cihan Kırlı's first feature documentary. In a 71-minute runtime, Cihan took on the roles of writer, director, and producer. During the early stages of the Russian occupation, he captured the experiences of people amidst the conflicts.
Cemal Cihan kırlı
About
Cemal Cihan kırlı
Cemal Cihan KIRLI completed his education at Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts Cinema Department. Starting his career as a camera assistant, he gained experience in television commercials, music videos, and feature films. In 2017, he became one of the founding partners of the independent production company Modi Film Collective.
From 2017 to 2023, he directed more than 50 commercial films. In 2022, he directed the 24-episode documentary series "5 Rings," focusing on the lives of athletes who won medals at the Tokyo Olympics. In 2022, he traveled to Ukraine at the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, completing the 71-minute documentary "Crossing the Red Line," which depicts the background of the war.
