The Mandarin Tree (2018)
After her father is arrested for political reasons by the Turkish government, little Sirin is finally allowed to visit him in prison for the first time. When a prison official interprets her painting of a bird as an anarchistic symbol and confiscates it, the girl is devastated, but her father encourages her to believe in the freedom of thought. For her second visit, she paints a "harmless" mandarin tree. Will her hidden message be discovered?
Director: Cengiz Akaygün
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: September 12, 2018
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Cengiz Akaygün
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mandarin Tree about?
- After her father is arrested for political reasons by the Turkish government, little Sirin is finally allowed to visit him in prison for the first time. When a prison official interprets her painting of a bird as an anarchistic symbol and confiscates it, the girl is devastated, but her father encourages her to believe in the freedom of thought. For her second visit, she paints a "harmless" mandarin tree. Will her hidden message be discovered?
- Who directed The Mandarin Tree?
- The Mandarin Tree was directed by Cengiz Akaygün.
- How long is The Mandarin Tree?
- The Mandarin Tree has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).