ORPHANS OF THE CITY

During the lockdown, Hilde’s main concern is her demented mother. Under the skin she has wild dreams. To keep their bond alive, Hilde decides to restore an old carpet for her mother. But when her biggest dream gets shattered and visits to her mother are discouraged, Hilde is confronted with her own loneliness.

• writer: Bülent Öztürk

• director: Bülent Öztürk

• with: Femke Heijens, Philippe Liekens

• producers:  Xavier Rombaut – Polar Bear (BE) / Bülent Öztürk - Bantof Film (BE)

• genre: drama - short film

• country: Belgium

• year: 2021

• duration: 18 minutes

• International sales: L’agence belge du court métrage