About the Event

Continue your Feature Film Day journey with an exclusive showcase of the visually arresting and deeply allegorical masterpiece from acclaimed director Seyfettin Tokmak. Blending striking, visceral imagery with raw storytelling, Empire of the Rabbits stands as a tour de force of contemporary independent cinema.

• Run Time: 94 min | Drama, Contemporary Allegory | Türkiye | Turkish with English Subtitles
• Director: Seyfettin Tokmak
• Starring: Sermet Yeşil, Emrullah Çakay, Alpay Kaya, Perla Palamutcuogullari, Kubilay Tunçer

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Musa lives under the pressure of poverty and his father's authority in a remote village. His fragile inner world, shaped by injured rabbits and childhood dreams, begins to collapse when his father forces him to pretend to be disabled for financial aid. The film offers a poetic coming-of-age story about dignity, freedom, and silent resistance.

Exclusive In-Person Event

Live Q&A with Director Seyfettin Tokmak: Following the screening, join us for a premier festival highlight. Our moderator Dila Dokuzoğlu will sit down live on stage with Director Seyfettin Tokmak for an intimate conversation. Discover the director's bold cinematic visions, dive deep into the layered metaphors of the film, and participate in an open audience question-and-answer period.

Screening Timeline

4:30 PM: Doors Open & Ticket Scanning

5:00 PM: Feature Screening Commences

6:45 PM: Live On-Stage Q&A with Dir. Seyfettin Tokmak

4:20 PM: Event Ends & Theatre Vacated