Frequent Painful Reflections

"Frequent Painful Reflections" is a film that tells the story of the main character, Melis, confronting her past and how this process transforms herself. Melis is a woman who is displeased with the life she is living today due to the traumas she experienced in the past. She constantly finds herself in unfortunate events and chooses to confront her past as a way out of this situation. During this journey, Melis has the opportunity to better understand herself and the people around her. The film takes its audience on a journey into the depths of Melis and shares her pains, joys, fears, and hopes. The film was shot in the historical and bohemian areas of Istanbul. The viewers had the opportunity to confront their own inner worlds while watching Melis's story and this left a deep impact on those who watched the film.