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2014 · Movie · 20 min

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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 3

Its narrative-universality assessment registers 5 of 10, with identity treated as the narrative thesis 1. LGBTQ representation is assessed as central to the story 2. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 20 of 100 3.

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    Narrative universalityNarrative universality 5 of 10; identity centrality thesis.WhatSphere content assessment. Narrative universality 5/10 -> advocacy signal 56
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    LGBTQ centralityLGBTQ centrality 5 of 5.WhatSphere content assessment
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    Content balanceAdvocacy 20 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1. Narrative universality 5/10 -> advocacy signal 56

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Synopsis

In Turkey, you have to prove your sexual orientation in order to avoid military service. This short documentary film, in which the director proposes a very interesting and somewhat snide look at a society that stigmatises homosexuals, is a poignant satire aimed against a conservative society.

Young MaleYoung FemaleMature MaleMature Female
Primary audienceOlder Men
Targeted

Quadrant Scores

Young Men
40
Young Women
27
Older Men
73
Older Women
60
Advocacy20
Entertainment

Audience Representation

LGBTQ+
45
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Cast & Crew

Mehmet Selçuk Bilge (director)