Interview with Turkish Film Director Turan Haste and his Oscar-Qualified Short RUTUBET (The Moisture)

Director and co-producer Turan Haste is based in Istanbul, Turkey. He made his debut as a director in 2016 with the movie HARVEST ZAMANI. He produced the films NAFTALIN, AT A RIVERSIDE and achieved successful results both nationally and internationally.

He directed his current short film THE MOISTURE in 2022. THE MOISTURE had its World Premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

THE MOISTURE follows a teacher serving in Anatolia who is struggling to balance his professional and personal life, he is in the middle of a messy custody battle whilst also dealing with a troublesome student who has a horrifying truth himself.

This incredibly thought-provoking film has qualified to be considered for a 2024 Academy Award after winning the OSCAR-qualifying award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. 

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