Mustafa’s Sweet Dreams

Mustafa’s Sweet Dreams

Mustafa’s Sweet Dreams

2012, Greece / Turkey / UK, 80', Angelos Abazoglou

Synopsis

The small Turkish town of Gaziantep. 16-year-old Mustafa is one of many young boys who study the complex art of making baklava, the Turkish desert renowned across the world. Under the strict eye of the master Baklava makers, Mustafa’s life is one of hard work and dedication to his chosen craft. But Mustafa dreams of  a life beyond the confines of the workshop. He still wants to be a baklava master: he just wants to do it on his terms. Soon, against the advice of his friends and family, Mustafa makes a move towards the big city. Will his dreams be realised or will they crumble before him?
A film about the impetuousness of youth and the importance of reaching for the stars, Angelos Abazoglou’s innnovative documentary is a moving and joyful coming-of-age tale which will speak to anyone who has ever wanted to fullfill their dreams.

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World Premiere - Berlinale 2012, Thessaloniki Documentary International Film Festival 2012, SX Global - SXSW 2012, Junior Competition - Stockholm Film Festival 2012, Magic Hour Competition - Planete Doc 2012, Best Documentary - Tiburon International Film Festival 2012, Beijing International Film Festival 2012, East End Film Festival 2012, Sarajevo International Film Festival 2012, Seoul International Youth Film Festival 2012, DokuFest 2012, Lemesos International Film Festival 2012, "BUSTER Copenhagen International Film Festival for Children and Youth" 2012, Adana Golden Boll Film Festival 2012, Bergen International Film Festival 2012