About this Event
19+
Director: Murat Fıratoğlu
Writer: Murat Fıratoğlu
Year: 2024
Running Time: 83 mins
Languages: Turkish
Subtitles: English
About One of Those Days When Hemme Dies (Hemme’nin Öldüğü Günlerden Biri)
In the fields of Turkey’s rural southeast, seasonal worker Eyüp faces humiliation and injustice when his wages are withheld by his foreman, Hemme. What begins as a struggle for dignity turns into a slow-burning confrontation that blurs the line between revenge and despair.
Through its stark realism and emotional restraint, Murat Fıratoğlu’s debut feature captures the quiet violence of poverty, power, and human pride—revealing how desperation can lead ordinary people to irreversible choices.
Cast: Murat Fıratoğlu, Salih Taşçı, Sefer Fıratoğlu, Ali Barkın
Awards/Nominations:
Selected as Turkey’s Official Submission for the 2024 Academy Awards (Best International Feature Film)
About Murat Fıratoğlu
Murat Fıratoğlu is a Turkish filmmaker and actor whose work explores rural life, social inequality, and the psychology of working-class men. Drawing from real experiences and non-professional actors, his style merges documentary authenticity with poetic storytelling. One of Those Days When Hemme Dies marks his first feature film, acclaimed for its realism, raw performances, and moral complexity.
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
