When I'm Done Dying
Year: 2020
Country:
TURKEY
Run Time:
97 minutes
Over the last few years, a dangerous drug has emerged on the streets of Istanbul called bonzai. A cheap, synthetic, addictive replacement for marijuana, bonzai is responsible for the most drug-related deaths in Turkey and has ruined countless lives. One of its victims is Fehmi, a talented 19-year-old aspiring rapper who is hopelessly hooked on this deadly street drug. Fehmi and his friend Yunus have spent years writing and recording music together, and they have big dreams of success. But just as their dreams are becoming realized, Fehmi’s addiction becomes worse, jeopardizing everything they’ve worked for. As Fehmi spirals out of control, he meets Devin, a pretty upper-class DJ whom he instantly falls for, giving him a brief respite from the dark hallucinations that have started to take over his mind. But Devin’s love can’t save Fehmi from himself. Featuring music composed by Da Poet, one of the most acclaimed rappers in Turkey, WHEN I’M DONE DYING follows Fehmi as he struggles to free himself from the tight grip of his destructive addiction. (In Turkish with subtitles) — G.S.
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Access: United States and US Territories
Accessibility (?)
Closed Captions: Yes
Audio Description: No
English Subtitles: Yes
Competitions
ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman
International Narrative Competition
Director
Nisan Dag
Producers
Muge Ozen, Jessica Caldwell, Jim Wareck, Yagmur Unal, Kanat Dogramaci, Dorothe Beinemeier
Screenwriting
Nisan Dag
Cinematography
John Wakayama Carey
Editing
Kristen Swanbeck, Özcan Vardar
Principal Cast
Oktay Çubuk, Hayal Köseoglu, Ushan Çakir
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