Mustafa's Sweet Dreams (2012)

The story of Mustafa who dreams of becoming a baklava master in Istanbul.

Mustafa's Sweet Dreams (2012) poster

The small Turkish town of Gaziantep. 16-year-old Mustafa is one of many young boys who study the complex art of making baklava, the Turkish desert renowned across the world. Under the strict eye of the master Baklava makers, Mustafa’s life is one of hard work and dedication to his chosen craft. But Mustafa dreams of a life beyond the confines of the workshop. He still wants to be a baklava master: he just wants to do it on his terms. Soon, against the advice of his friends and family, Mustafa makes a move towards the big city. Will his dreams be realised or will they crumble before him? A film about the impetuousness of youth and the importance of reaching for the stars, Angelos Abazoglou’s innnovative documentary is a moving and joyful coming-of-age tale which will speak to anyone who has ever wanted to fullfill their dreams.

Director: Angelos Abazoglou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Dimosthenis Raptis, Fani Ziozia
Production: Cyclope Productions
Country: Greece, Qatar, France
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr

Keywords

dreams, joy of life, master

More Films by Director: Angelos Abazoglou
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mustafa's Sweet Dreams about?
The small Turkish town of Gaziantep. 16-year-old Mustafa is one of many young boys who study the complex art of making baklava, the Turkish desert renowned across the world. Under the strict eye of the master Baklava makers, Mustafa’s life is one of hard work and dedication to his chosen craft. But Mustafa dreams of a life beyond the confines of the workshop. He still wants to be a baklava master: he just wants to do it on his terms. Soon, against the advice of his friends and family, Mustafa makes a move towards the big city. Will his dreams be realised or will they crumble before him? A film about the impetuousness of youth and the importance of reaching for the stars, Angelos Abazoglou’s innnovative documentary is a moving and joyful coming-of-age tale which will speak to anyone who has ever wanted to fullfill their dreams.
Who directed Mustafa's Sweet Dreams?
Mustafa's Sweet Dreams was directed by Angelos Abazoglou.
Who stars in Mustafa's Sweet Dreams?
Mustafa's Sweet Dreams stars Mustafa Karakoyun.
How long is Mustafa's Sweet Dreams?
Mustafa's Sweet Dreams has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Mustafa's Sweet Dreams?
Mustafa's Sweet Dreams is a Documentary film.
Where was Mustafa's Sweet Dreams produced?
Mustafa's Sweet Dreams was produced in Greece, Qatar, France.