When we learned that The Dreamers is one of Berrak Tüzünataç’s favourite films, we decided to do a photo shoot inspired by the story. Pınar Aytaş added modern stylistic touches to the setting, which takes place in 1960s Paris. From Ergin Turunç’s lens…
We know that The Dreamers by Bernardo Bertolucci is one of your favourite films. What does this film mean to you?
This film makes beautiful observations about how one can live without any social, cultural, economic, and familial pressure. Among the characters of the film, I relate the most to Matthew, who came from the U.S. to Paris to study.
Büstiyer ve Etek / Bustier and Skirt: In the Mood for Love
Eldiven / Gloves: Hakaan Yıldırım
A sense of freedom never perceived before, living based solely on your instincts, and the devoid of a judgement mechanism… On the other hand, it’s set in a period I’ve always been interested in. Seeing the days of the Cinémathèque in Paris, watching the references to other films it that world, and witnessing that time really left a lasting impression on me. It’s a very peculiar film for me because it made me think about limitations and freedom.
Berrak: Ceket / Blazer, Etek / Skirt: Celine / Beymen
Büstiyer / Bustier: Free People / Beymen Fular / Scarf: Dior,
Bot / Boots: Berrak’a Ait / Berrak’s Own
Mats: Hırka / Sweater: Palm Angels / Beymen Pantolon / Pants: Wooyoungmi / Beymen Spor Ayakkabı / Sneakers: Converse
Andrey: Gömlek / Shirt: All Saints Pantolon / Pants: Bottega Veneta / Beymen
Bot / Boots: Kurt Geiger
If you could take one person out to dinner, who would it be?
There’s this woman who’s a clairvoyant in Bulgaria - Baba Vanga. Or Nostradamus. I would choose someone who would share their vision about the future and have proved to be competent at their job.
To what extent we can embrace hedonism in love or personal choices?
I think our limitations always begin right at the point we judge ourselves. As long as we don’t criticize ourselves, anything and everything that makes us feel good can be integrated in our lives.
Berrak: Büstiyer, Şort ve Küpe / Bustier, Shorts and Earrings: Dior
Andrey: Tişört / T-shirt: Vakko Pantolon / Pants: Levi’s
Mats: Gömlek / Shirt: Selected Homme / Vakkorama
“Dreamers is set in a period I’ve always been interested in. Seeing the days of the Cinémathèque in Paris, watching the references to other films it that world, and witnessing that time really left a lasting impression on me.”
As a lover of cinema, what do you think is the best film about love?
I think the best movie about love by far is In the Mood for Love. I watched it again recently and it still made the same impact. It’s a true masterpiece. Mesmerizing…
Which movie love story would you like to experience the most?
To be honest, all the movies that come to mind are unfinished stories, some without even a chance to begin, all incomplete narratives. So, they’re films that break your heart, make you cry… I wouldn’t want to experience that although I enjoyed watching them. It’s hard to choose just one from many memorable films about love. I could choose Jeux d'enfants because it’s a game with a mischievous and amusing attitude.
Berrak: Elbise / Dress: Balmain / Beymen Ceket / Blazer: Paul Smith / Beymen
Atlet / Singlet: Beymen Club Ayakkabı / Shoes: Valentino Garavani / Beymen
Yüzük / Ring, Küpe / Earrings: MToy by Müge Toy
Mats: Atlet / Singlet: COS Pantolon / Pants: Wooyoungmi / Beymen
Ayakkabı / Shoes: Adiev / Beymen Bileklik / Bracelet: David Yurman
Berrak: Hırka / Cardigan: Alexander Wang / Beymen Büstiyer / Bustier: Academia / Beymen
Şort / Shorts: Tom Ford / Beymen Güneş Gözlüğü / Sunglasses: Celine / Beymen
Mats: Ceket / Jacket: Givenchy / Beymen Pantolon / Pants: Levi’s
Andrey: Tişört / T-shirt: Beymen Collection / Beymen
Hırka / Cardigan: Beymen Club Pantolon / Pants: Hakaan Yıldırım
We dedicate this photo shoot to our dear friend Aykut Cömert. He always followed his dreams and never liked to leave them unfulfilled. We realized that it was Aykut who brought us together to realise his incomplete dream through all the “coincidences” we encountered after sharing our idea. Aykut, your chair is here. You would be so much better at it, but we hope you like this one. Until we meet again. We love you.
FOTOĞRAF: ERGİN TURUNÇ
STYLING: PINAR AYTAŞ
SAÇ: NURİ ŞEKERCİ
MAKYAJ: HAKAN KÜLTÜR
STYLING ASİSTANI: SEDA DESOVALI
FOTOĞRAF ASİSTANI: FERHAT ARAN & ERDAL AKBAŞ
MAKYAJ ASİSTANI: BERKE SEREN
SAÇ ASİSTANI: İSA TÖRE
PRODÜKSİYON: ARMAĞAN MERVE BİLGİN & MÜGE SARIOĞLU