Strange, Abandoned, Deranged

the absurd story of a utopia that created a dystopia

Turkey's first “eco” hotel, Naturland Eco Park and Resort, opened in 1991 and operated until 2014. A hybrid of documentary, black satirical comedy and circus-style performance, the film builds on fictional voice-overs that depict the experiences of hotel guests and staff and the gradual decay of the once-pompous and now dilapidated abandoned complex, which was closed due to overwhelming debts and left virtually untouched.

Director

Ceylan Özgün Özçelik

Writer

Ceylan Özgün Özçelik

Released

October 26, 2024

Language

Turkish