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Saf | © Terminal Film
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Saf

  • SAF (Working title)
Feature Film | 2017-2018 | Drama | Germany, Romania, Turkey

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Brief synopsis

Kamil (Erol Afsin) is only 28 years old, but his mounting worries make him look much older. He initially can't bring himself to accept work at one of the many high-rise developments responsible for pushing residents out of his native Fikirtepe neighbourhood, but financial desperation eventually trumps ideals. Kamil secretly takes a job as a bulldozer operator, working under the table for the same reduced wage that was given to the Syrian refugee he replaced, much to the violent resentment of his fellow Turkish co-workers.
Kamil's wife, Remziye (Saadet Isil Aksoy), works as a housekeeper for an affluent family. She maintains the optimism that Kamil lacks and dreams of sharing their humble apartment and its beloved garden with a child. As Kamil's work becomes increasingly alienating and dangerous, Remziye finds herself in a desperate situation.
Source: Toronto International Film Festival

Cast

ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
Erol AfsinKamil [L]
Kida Khodr RamadanAmmar [L]
Saadet Isil AksoyRemziye [L]

Crew

ActivityNameComment
ColoristFabiana Cardalda
Director of photographyTudor Vladimir Panduru
Casting directorFlorentina Bratfanof
DirectorAli Vatansever
EditorEvren Luş
ProducerSelin Vatansever
ProducerHarry Flöter
ProducerOya Özden
ProducerAnamaria Antoci
Art directorMeral Efe Yurtseven
Art directorYunus Emre Yurtseven
ScreenwriterAli Vatansever
Production sound mixerAlexandru Dumitru

Production companies

CompanyComment
Terminal Film [tr]
2Pilots Filmproduction
Koproduktion
Koproduktion
4 proof film [ro]
Koproduktion
Koproduktion

Distribution / Sales companies

CompanyComment
RFF - Real Fiction Filmverleih e. K. [de]
Germany (theatrical, 2022)
Germany (theatrical, 2022)

Awards

Award winnerYearAwardCategory 
Ali Vatansever2018Tiff Toronto Int. Film Festival [ca]
Discovery
DiscoveryNominated

Cinema releases and premieres

TypeCountryDateComment
Theatre releaseGermanyThursday, 24/02/2022
PremiereMonday, 10/09/2018Toronto International Film Festival