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Ben 12 Bin Yaşındayım (I Am 12.000 Years Old)

2026

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Short Documentary, 33' Batuhan Karadağoğlu

Synopsis

Gökhan, who lives in a small village hidden among the mountains of Kars, centers his life around the rock carvings he encountered years ago while wandering in the mountains. These lines etched into stone—ignored by the state, academics, and even the villagers—are, in his eyes, the voice of the past. While trying to support his family through shepherding, Gökhan also strives, with his own limited means, to preserve this cultural heritage.

Selections

  • TRT International Documentary Awards - Turkey - 2026 - National Professional Documentary Competition, Best Film Award

  • Lycian Way International Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Finalist

  • Yalova International Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Finalist

  • Türk Dünyası Belgesel Film Festivali - Turkey - 2026 - Short Documentary Competition, Finalist

  • Foça International Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Documentary Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Official Selection

  • Güzel Ordu Short Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Official Selection

  • Fethiye Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Official Screening

  • Boğaziçi Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Official Selection

  • İpekyolu Film Festival - Turkey - 2026 - Official Selection