Distant Constellation

I saw this film at its final screening at Locarno this year, and this film deserves every bit of praise that it has received. It's a masterfully-executed documentary that forces one to contemplate our societal conception of aging through Mizrahi's excellent direction. Every interview feels appropriate, the editing is tight knit, and Mizrahi's choices of shots all feel right. The parallels created between the subjects and the construction going on outside the home creates an atmosphere that feels like a dream. At the same time, no single subject seems to overstay their welcome and Mizrahi knows just the right times to cut away to something else to keep the narrative moving. The film is full of life and serves as a well-conceived commentary on (and simultaneous celebration of) aging and Turkish culture.