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The Act of Devouring
2019
Synopsis
A troubled man is forced to repeat a grim task in 1940’s Czechoslovakia. Over time, he starts to fail his task and work on his grotesque secret instead. The fear of his secret being discovered slowly becomes unbearable.
Editorial
Emir Ziyalar’s experimental short explores a complex world where secrets and dread intertwine, exposing the darkest corners of the human psyche. Probing themes of obsession and guilt, this gripping film explores the resilience that can be found in the shadow of unspeakable truths.