Foreskin

Set in Istanbul, this fantasy film follows a mother from a middle to upper-class background who is struggling with postpartum depression. Living under the subtle pressures of an Islamist society, she begins to question the religious and moral validity of circumcision, wondering if altering the body's natural state is an act of blasphemy against Allah.

Written and directed by Ece Dizdar, the short film has a runtime of 18 minutes. It was produced by MTA Film and features a cast including Özlem Öçalmaz in the role of Azra, alongside Serdar Orçin as Sinan and Ayşenil Şamlıoğlu as Selma. The film was released on October 8, 2024.