MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest
BELLEKVARİ: Kuirfest'in Sözlü Tarihi
“Not only a film festival, but also a space for resistance”
Synopsis
The documentary focuses on the story of QueerFest, the first and only LGBTI+ film festival in Turkey, which has been organized in Ankara since 2011. Through interviews with the founders of QueerFest, volunteers and staff who have contributed to the festival, the 14-year journey of the festival and the culture and arts landscape shaped by Turkey's political climate are told. QueerFest's self-organizational connection with the Pink Life Association, its connection with the “lubunya” (queer community) of Ankara and the cultural capital it inherited from there, is transformed into a powerful political voice by developing the practice of mobilizing through art. Since 2017, the festival has continued its resistance against the bans and heavy censorship obstacles every year and opens a space for many queer people living in Turkey who are interested in the field of culture and art and want to produce in this sphere.
Top Cast
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Hamburg International Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asya Leman, Sumru Kesik
- Original Title
- BELLEKVARİ: Kuirfest'in Sözlü Tarihi
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Release Date
- 22/01/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Pembe Hayat KuirFest, L Blok
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asya Leman, Sumru Kesik
Asya Leman, Sumru Kesik
Department Leadership Roster
Asya Leman
Director
Asya Leman
Editor
Sumru Kesik
Director
Sumru Kesik
Editor
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What is MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest about?
The documentary focuses on the story of QueerFest, the first and only LGBTI+ film festival in Turkey, which has been organized in Ankara since 2011. Through interviews with the founders of QueerFest, volunteers and staff who have contributed to the festival, the 14-year journey of the festival and the culture and arts landscape shaped by Turkey's political climate are told. QueerFest's self-organizational connection with the Pink Life Association, its connection with the “lubunya” (queer community) of Ankara and the cultural capital it inherited from there, is transformed into a powerful political voice by developing the practice of mobilizing through art. Since 2017, the festival has continued its resistance against the bans and heavy censorship obstacles every year and opens a space for many queer people living in Turkey who are interested in the field of culture and art and want to produce in this sphere.
Who directed MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest?
MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest was directed by Asya Leman, Sumru Kesik.
Who stars in MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest?
The principal cast of MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest includes Bilge Taş, Müge Atala, Koray Özbal.
When was MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest released and how long is it?
MEMORY-LIKE: An Oral History of QueerFest was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 45m.