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DIRECTORS ABROAD Yıldızlar Arasında / Zwischen den Sternen / Between
the Stars
2001, 85 minutes, 35 mm, color; Saturday, October 2, 8:00 PM Written and directed by Seyhan
Derin
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Deniz, a 19-year-old student, meets Umut while on vacation in Turkey. They fall in love, and in an attempt to stay together, Umut travels to Germany using a falsified passport. The forgery is discovered and Umut is arrested. The young pair is united only after he escapes, but hiding from the authorities proves taxing. Umut files an application for asylum and is allowed to stay in Germany for the time being. When Deniz's parents find out about the situation, they refuse to continue financing her independent life in an apartment. Deniz would rather work as a waitress after school than stop seeing Umut. Deniz has one final exam after another, while Umut feels guilty about neglecting his family; their problems, along with the reality of working every day, put a strain on their love. As their financial situation worsens, their relationship begins to fall apart. A number of unexpected events test the two youngsters who have grown up in different worlds. Their dream of a life together has to withstand many trials and tribulations while their young love is sorely tested. Festivals and Awards 2003 Hessische Filmtage (Germany)
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