Pelin Esmer

Director

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Pelin Esmer is a Turkish director known for her work in independent cinema. She studied film at Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul and made her feature film debut with "The Play" in 2005. Esmer gained international recognition with her critically acclaimed films such as "10 to 11" (2009) and "Watchtower" (2012). Her work often explores themes of human connection and loneliness. Esmer has received several awards for her directing, including the Best Director award at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival for "Watchtower."

Films on Sooner

  • Queen Lear

    2019

    84 mins

    Documentary, Independent

    Heartwarming doc about the transformative experience of an all-woman theater group touring rural Turkey performing Shakespeare’s King Lear.