Raw Tomatoes

Running time: 10’35’’

Production: TUR 2014

A documentary with elements of fiction. It tells the story of a family that tries to get by on cultivating tomatoes. The kids are eager to help their elders, because their motivation isn't only to survive, but also to get a bike of their own. The film portrays hard labor, day after day in the family community. It is a portrait of life under harsh conditions, but close to loved ones: the people and the animals. Maturing tomatoes are beautiful. They promise – finally – a reward for the great joint effort. The film's simplicity and its unpredictability work like meditation, like a punch straight to the heart.

 
 

Authors:

  • Özer Kesemen
    He was born in Iğdır in 1975 and finished primary,secondary and high schools there. In 1996 he graduated from İnönü University, and the Adıyaman Vocational High School Textile Department. In 2000 he graduated from Gazi University, Kastamonu Faculty of Education. In 2004 he did his master's degree at Niğde Üniversity. Now he is working as a social sciences teacher at İzmir/Buca 30 Ağustos Primary School, he is also a senior student at Ege University Radio, Television and Cinema Department.
     
    Filmography:
    Alamor (2014)
    Küçük Kara Balik (2013)
    Zen (2013)
    Lübbeyi Bekleyenler (2012)
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