2M²
16 September, Wednesday, 21:00, Fabrika
2026 | DCP | Colour | 83’ | Turkish, Dutch; Turkish, English sub. | Belgium, Germany, Turkey
DIRECTOR
Volkan Üce
WITH
Tayfun Veli Arslano, Kemal Gökşen
16 September, Wednesday, 21:00, Fabrika
2026 | DCP | Colour | 83’ | Turkish, Dutch; Turkish, English sub. | Belgium, Germany, Turkey
DIRECTOR
Volkan Üce
WITH
Tayfun Veli Arslano, Kemal Gökşen
Classification: According to Article 7 of Law No. 5224, as amended on January 18, 2019, films that have not undergone evaluation and classification can only be shown at festivals, special screenings, and similar cultural and artistic events with an 18+ age restriction.
Volkan Üce, known to festival circuits by his documentary All-Inclusive, has a new film out that follows the story of a one-of-a-kind character: Tayfun Arslan, the owner of a funeral home in Belgium. Hızır Funeral Home handles the funerals of immigrants, mostly from Turkey. Arslan is a vibrant figure, thanks to his outgoing personality and zest for life. Volkan Üce follows in the footsteps of this intriguing entrepreneur, documenting the landscape of migration between Europe and Turkey, while he juxtaposes the harsh reality of death alongside the ordinary rhythm of daily life.
İstanbul 2026
Best Documentary
Volkan Üce, known to festival circuits by his documentary All-Inclusive, has a new film out that follows the story of a one-of-a-kind character: Tayfun Arslan, the owner of a funeral home in Belgium. Hızır Funeral Home handles the funerals of immigrants, mostly from Turkey. Arslan is a vibrant figure, thanks to his outgoing personality and zest for life. Volkan Üce follows in the footsteps of this intriguing entrepreneur, documenting the landscape of migration between Europe and Turkey, while he juxtaposes the harsh reality of death alongside the ordinary rhythm of daily life.
İstanbul 2026
Best Documentary