*Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite* (1989), directed by Tunç Başaran
Love woven within a confined world, and a gaze turned toward hope on the outside...
Inside a women's prison, a young boy is watched over—and at times raised—by the inmates. Through the boy, the film reveals the true nature of each prisoner, exposing their kindness, their cruelty, and their humanity.
There is something deeply endearing about the boy’s innocence; he seems almost oblivious to the fact that he is living inside a prison, finding joy in his surroundings regardless. The close-ups of his face are simply irresistible...