Ella

Short film, produced as part of the Silent Film Live Music project.

Synopsis: She accomplished all that was expected of her. But something was missing in the sparkle of her eyes: she missed herself. Can she find herself in her reflection? Or does she still have a long way to go?

Written/Directed by Yüksel Çilingir
Cast: Ülkü Dursun
1st Assistant Director: Majdi Abuhassira
Director of Photography: Maria Munoz
Camera Assistant: Fabio Candel
Light: Karam Assoos
Art Director: Katerina Indesteege
Make-up: Hazel Dupont
Props: Katerina Indesteege, Emilia Kwaszynska
Set dressing: Katerina Indesteege, Lubnan Al-Wazny, Sulaiman Saleh
Editor: Yüksel Çilingir, Lucius van Eijk
Logistics: Annabelle Van Nieuwenhuyse, Virginie Miliss
Catering: Sulaiman Abuhassira
Production Manager: Oan Moonens
Production Coordinator: Diren Ağbaba

SILENT FILM LIVE MUSIC

In this production, seven international directors – under scenario guidance from Jaco Van Dormael and Sulaiman Addonia – created their own interpretations on the theme of Solitude and then filmed their stories in a variety of ways. In addition to the recurrent theme, all the films are connected by the format. Always in 4:3, black & white, and without dialogue, but always with a unique and quirky elaboration.

These seven silent films formed the foundation for Brussels musical duo Simon Ho (Switzerland) and Hannibal Saad (Lebanon, US) who composed unique musical interpretations together with a diverse musical team. Western and Eastern instruments, sounds and voices meet, taking the audience along on a journey whereby cinematography and music intertwine on stage for an hour to create an experience like in the early days of silent cinema. The first Silent Films Concert was held at Concertgebouw Brugge in January 2023.