About this Event
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Experience two impactful short documentaries that offer unique perspectives on human life, resilience, and dignity. This special double-feature screening will include:
THE GOOD DEATH
Director: Hasan Ete
Running Time: 20 minutes
Year: 2024
In the medical literature, a “good death” honors an individual’s emotional, spiritual, and personal needs. This documentary focuses on the work of the Wish Ambulance Foundation, which helps terminal patients fulfill their final wishes. It follows the touching story of Wim Beuving and volunteer Frank Halter, who dedicates himself to bringing comfort and closure to those nearing the end of life.
Awards and Recognitions:
- International Golden Saffron Documentary Film Festival International Competition Special Jury Award
- 3. Nigde National Short Film Festival, Best Documentary Award
- 35th International Ankara Film Festival, National Documentary Film Competition, Finalist.
- 31st Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, International Short Film Competition, Finalist
- 25th International Izmir Short Film Festival, National Documentary Film Competition, Finalist.
- 12th International Bosphorus Film Festival, National Documentary Film Competition, Finalist.
- 12th International Korca Film Festival, Documentary Competition Finalist, Albania
- 3rd International Kas Short Film Festival
- National Short Film Competition, Finalist
- 9th Turkish World Documentary Film Festival, Short Documentary Competition, Finalist
- 3rd Diyarbakır Short Film Festival, Documentary Branch, Finalist
- 9th Kısa’dan Hisse Short Film Festival, Documentary Competition, Finalist
- 3rd Gemlik Short Film Festival, Documentary Category, Finalist
- 1st Yalova Documentary Film Festival, Short Feature Documentary Category, Finalist.
*Not suitable for minors or persons under 19 years of age.
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UNCLE ALI
Director: Ömür Gürgen
Running Time: 30 minutes
Year: 2023
Uncle Ali chronicles the everyday life of Ali Olgun, a man known and loved in Kadıköy for his resilient lifestyle and deep work ethic. From tin collecting on the streets to reading the newspaper every morning, Ali, or “Kabasakal,” has lived his life with dignity and simplicity. Through this intimate portrait, we get a glimpse into the value of hard work and self-respect.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Vasteras Film Festival - Best International Documentary
- Featured at Tehran International Short Film Festival and Yalova Film Festival.
Please visit our website and "" for the festival details.
*Not suitable for minors or persons under 19 years of age.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 10.00 to CAD 15.00
