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Original title: "KUMPAS"

Directed by

Kerem Topuz Kerem Topuz is a Turkish director, writer, and artist known for his, improvisational filmmaking style. Blending realism with poetic imagery, his work explores themes like memory, injustice, and emotional silence. He also teaches cinema and published a book on guerrilla filmmaking. KUMPAS is his third feature film.

Cinematography by

İlker Ozkap

Edited by

Kerem Topuz

Music by

Omer Sarigedik

Main cast

Hakan Eksen, Duygu Toprak, Emre Özmen, Volkan Ayhan, Hasan Ballıktaş


Color: color, Running time: 138, Format: Digital, Countries: TR, Languages: TR


Producer(s)
Kerem Topuz Kerem Topuz is an independent filmmaker and producer dedicated to creating bold, character-driven stories outside the mainstream. With a background in directing and screenwriting, he produces films with strong artistic vision and minimal resources. He believes in intuitive production processes and ethical, collaborative filmmaking. KUMPAS marks his latest work as both writer-director and producer.
Production company(s)

KRM Film, AV Yapım

Co-producer(s)

Bülent Büyükgezici

Sales agent

Inter Medya

Synopsis

After spending 20 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Aziz returns to his hometown. The death of the girl he once loved and the lies told against him still haunt the village. As Aziz confronts those who betrayed him one by one, the past resurfaces. However, his thirst for vengeance begins to collide with his wounded humanity. A tale of confrontation, silence, and moral ambiguity unfolds.