An ordinary day in the megacity of Istanbul: Ten-year-old Cemo sells paper tissues in the streets, Hayat is controlled by her husband and transsexual Ebru sells her body. All three have a secret love and they do everything that satisfies their longing, if only for a moment. An authentic, delicate and unsettling story about love and death and the Turkish society at the beginning of the 21st century.
Dying to Divorce is a documentary that delves into the dark reality of women's rights in Turkey. It follows the story of a female lawyer as she fights against a patriarchal society and a violent ex-husband. The film sheds light on the prevalence of honor killings, misogyny, and domestic violence in Istanbul. It also highlights the challenges faced by women in the justice system and the fight for women's equality. This thought-provoking documentary is a stark reminder of the extreme misogyny and injustice that still exists in Turkey.
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