Stony Brook Film Festival – AYLA – Accompanying Short Film: IN THE KEY OF D

AYLA

U.S. Premiere—Germany—83 minutes

In German and Turkish with subtitles

Directed by Su Turhan. Written by Su Turhan and Beatrice Dossi. With Pegah Ferydoni, Mehdi Moinzadeh, Timur Isik and Saskia Vester.

Ayla is young, beautiful and self-confident. She's also independent and intends to stay that way. But as a Turkish woman in Germany, she has always found herself at the razor-sharp intersection of liberal Western ways and conservative Muslim conventions. Though she's a beloved kindergarten teacher, her night job in a bar, along with her rejection of an arranged marriage, has poisoned her relationship with her father. When Ayla meets the dashing photographer Ayhan, romantic sparks begin to fly, and Ayla feels that he may just be the right man for her. A powerful look at family, traditions and temptations.

Produced by Andreas Bareiss, Sven Burgemeister and Gloria Burkert. (Burkert Bareiss Production by TV 60 Film) Director of Photography: Florian Schilling. In competition from Beta Cinema.

 IN THE KEY OF D

World Premiere — U.S.A. — 18 minutes

A film by Joseph Minasi.

Timothy shares a rare connection and deep friendship with his dog Samantha and is able to communicate with her using a silver flute.