BOATS OUT OF WATERMELON RINDS
[DV96818]

In his multiple award-winning debut feature, director Ahmet Ulucay portraysthe innocence of childhood and the lure of the cinema for two teens in a smallTurkish village. By day, one works for a watermelon seller and the other for abarber. But at night, they devote themselves to rebuilding an old film projector and dream of being famous film directors. At turns heartbreaking and heartwarming, Ulucay's autobiographical film manages to convey universal themes of first love, big aspirations, and the magic of the movies. Ulucay"brings an engaging flavor to the material, aided by an acute sense of period and setting, plus tip-top performances by the whole cast (Derek Elley Variety). With Ismail Hakki Taslak Kadir Kaymaz Gulayse Erkoc and Aysel Yilmez. In Turkish with English subtitles." Ahmet Ulucay---Turkey---2004---101 mins.

Directed by: Ulucay, Ahmet

Running time: 101

Year: 2004

Turkish with English Subtitles