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A FILM BY ARANTXA IBARRA & NAZ TOKGOZ

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STATUT : FESTIVAL RUN

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KRIZALIT is a new short film by Arantxa Ibarra & Naz Tokgöz that explores themes of identity, belonging, and intricate love.

The story follows Deniz, an enigmatic young woman drawn into the vibrant life of modern Turkey. She alternates between the euphoria of her intricate love with a Turkish woman, Melisa, and the weight of feeling like an outsider.

Set against the backdrop of a country in flux, the story weaves subtle hints about Deniz's true nature while delicately portraying the healing journey of existing within a city so capable of profound love.

Reviews On

“It brought back the 'yogurt effect' for me; I was a mess, crying in the car while Mariana drove us back, just thinking about the Yoplats sitting in the fridge. What does that have to do with grief and this film? ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. “

JoséMa | Carrita

“ Iris Prize Festival 2025 online access, 22/46 “

Ed

“ Felt honoured to have been at the festival premiere for this. Tender, loving, with the hurt of people who aren't free to be themselves. Yet through it all, there's a little bit of hope at the end.“

ArchieRix

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directed by @araantxaibarra & @naztokgoz
written by @naztokgoz

starring
@naztokgoz
@feribluee
@yasemincem1

produced by @insouciant.films
in collaboration with @mini_prods

executive producer : @naztokgoz, @april_kelley

producers : @paullou.lemieux, @metegultiken, @araantxaibarra
co-producer (Turkey) : @selmancnky
co-producer (New York) : @maxou_allouche
production coordinator & location Manager : @ahmet_cifci.7
production assistant & driver : Adem Küçük

1st AD : @paullou.lemieux

costume and props supervisor & MUA : @joleisaura

production sound engineer : @hcanerol

cinematographer : @metegultiken
1st AC : @selmancnky
2nd AC : @vettenetter
gaffer : @barisbozatli
best boy electric : @tolga.tonel
electrician : @pekartolga

editor : @metegultiken
assistant editor : @paullou.lemieux

colorist : @metegultiken

post-production sound provided by @giganticstudios
sound designer & re-recording mixer : @leadessart
sound effects editor : Ai Miyatake
voiceover & ADR recorder : @paullou.lemieux

dialogue & foley re-recording mixer : @leadessart
assistant sound editor : Karla Morán
audio post coordination : @mehargujral_

poster design by : @andrewadamsdesign

music composed by : @laurentcouson

special thanks to @dartfilm, @stmsinema, @zeplinsound, @efesuba.exe, @omnia.rouen