The Mandarin Tree
Der Mandarinenbaum
Synopsis
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?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmschau Baden-Württemberg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cengiz Akaygün
- Original Title
- Der Mandarinenbaum
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Release Date
- 12/09/2018
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cengiz Akaygün
Philipp Lutz
Department Leadership Roster
Cengiz Akaygün
Director
Philipp Lutz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mandarin Tree
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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.
Who stars in The Mandarin Tree?
The principal cast of The Mandarin Tree includes Beren Tuna, Billey Demirtaş, Ecem Türkmen, Ferhat Keskin, Yasar Cetin.
When was The Mandarin Tree released and how long is it?
The Mandarin Tree was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 18m.