Three years ago, they set out to raise global awareness about the difficult journey faced by the children of families who were victims of the State of Emergency and Decree Laws in Turkey. To achieve this, they began interviewing the children of affected families and initiated the documentary.
This documentary is the result of a journey that started three years ago. Particularly in the past year, intense efforts were dedicated to completing its production.
“The Other Children” focuses on the experiences of children who suffered under the State of Emergency and Decree Laws in Turkey. One of the biggest challenges faced during this project was the climate of fear among the children and families willing to participate. Due to the oppressive regime in Turkey, many families and children were too afraid to speak out. Despite these challenges, the heartbreaking life stories of 13 children, including 3 who lost their lives and 10 who agreed to tell their stories, are shared.
This documentary provides a platform to amplify the voices of children from families affected by the Decree Laws in Turkey. It showcases their experiences of marginalization, separation from their parents, and prison visits. Each child has a unique story, and their dramatic accounts and sincerity will deeply touch the hearts of viewers. “The Other Children” is a powerful tool to help understand the difficulties faced by these children and to bring their voices to the forefront.
By watching this documentary, you will have the opportunity to learn about and support the real experiences of 13 children, including those who risked their lives crossing the Meriç River because their families were denied the right to live, little Betül Civelek who died on her way back from visiting her imprisoned father, Ahmet Burhan Ataç who longed for his jailed father, and Furkan Dizdar who died because he was denied treatment abroad.
Endless thanks to the over 50 volunteers from Advocates of Silenced Turkey who worked tirelessly on this documentary. Without their effort and dedication, this project would not have been possible.
We, Advocates of Silenced Turkey, have screened “The Other Children” in New Jersey, San Francisco, Santa Clara (CA), Toronto, Sydney, Ottawa, Cherry Hill (NJ), Pittsburgh (PA), Long Island, Utah, and Philadelphia. Our application process for film festivals is ongoing, and through this means, we aim to bring the voices of “The Other Children” to the world.
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