Leyla Yılmaz

Director

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Leyla Yılmaz is a Turkish filmmaker known for her work as a director and writer in the Turkish film industry. She gained attention with her film "Bir Avuç Deniz" (A Handful of Sea) released in 2011, which explores themes of love and personal conflict. Another notable work is "Bilmemek" (Not Knowing), which was released in 2019 and received critical acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of a family dealing with issues of identity and acceptance. "Bilmemek" won awards at several film festivals, highlighting Yılmaz's growing influence and talent in storytelling. Yılmaz is recognized for her thoughtful narratives and her ability to address complex social issues through a personal lens in her films.

Films on Sooner

  • Not Knowing

    2019

    91 mins

    Drama, Queer

    Umut's life is turned upside down after a picture of him kissing a boy at his sports club turns up.