Burning Days
dir. Emin Alper · 2022
The struggle for justice and truth often leads to personal conflict and moral dilemmas in a world filled with corruption and power struggles.
Emre, a young prosecutor, arrives in a small town grappling with a severe water crisis and political scandals. As he navigates the murky waters of local politics, he finds himself entangled in a web of rumors and pressure, testing his moral compass. Watching this film is like being drawn into a pressure cooker, where every interaction heightens the stakes and reveals the fragility of integrity in a corrupt system.
Emre, a young and dedicated prosecutor, is newly appointed to a small town hit by a water crisis and political scandals. After an initial welcome, he experiences an increasing number of tense interactions and is reluctantly dragged into local politics. When Emre forms a bond with the owner of the local newspaper pressure escalates under heated rumours.
Talking points
- the ethics of journalism
- the impact of environmental crises on communities
- the role of the individual in systemic corruption
- the psychological toll of political engagement
