DREAMS UNDER THE OLIVE TREES
an animated song
by Merve Cirisoglu
From children, to children...
In this special project, we’ve woven together the words, drawings, and letters of children from various corners of the world — stitched with threads of hope and love. A gift for all the children beneath the olive trees...
Synopsis
A child, like any other — sibling by her side, a roof overhead, a warm table, a school, a toy in hand… But one day, her words are stolen, her colours fade, and her kite is swept away. Yet, in far-off corners of the world, children rise and dream as one. Under the olive trees, they find words to multiply, pages to paint, letters to send — a chorus of hope, woven to be shared.
TRAILER
Watch the Full Movie at Film Festivals!
Our full-length animated movie is currently exclusive to film festivals where it's officially selected. Catch us on the big screen at these events! Keep an eye on this page and social media channels for updates on upcoming private screenings and festival appearances.
Credits
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Written & Directed & Produced by Merve Cirisoglu
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Music & Lyrics by Caroline Chan
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Song Structure & Vision by Merve Cirisoglu
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Music Record & Production by Neal Whitmore
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Design & Animation by Merve Cirisoglu, Eslem Yasar
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Cello & Guitar by William Jack
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Percussion by Neal Whitmore, Hugh Wilkinson
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Keyboard by Neal Whitmore
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Sound Design by Alex Basmadjian
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Assistance by Elizabeth Lymer, Hatice Sena Balkan
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Brilliant Young Artists: Robyn (9 years old), Amber Lily (11 years old), Sophie Lee (8 years old), Lir (9 years old), Ömer (9 years old), Şehrazat (11 years old)
Technical Specifications
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Genre: 2D Animation, Children
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Technique: Digital cut-out
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Production date: 25 Sept 2024
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Country of Production: U.K. & Turkey
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Language: English
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Subtitles: English & Turkish
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Runtime: 4:31 mins.
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Themes: Human rights, Social issues, Solidarity, War, Migration, Equity, Dream, Palestine
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Technology: Photoshop, After Effects
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Recommended age: Suitable for general audiences / all ages
[TR] ZEYTİN AĞAÇLARI ALTINDA DÜŞLER
animasyonlu şarkı
bir Merve Çirişoğlu yapımı
Çocuklardan, çocuklara...
Bu özel projemizde dünyanın farklı köşelerinden çocukların sözlerini, çizgilerini ve dayanışma dolu mektuplarını umutla ve sevgiyle bir araya getirdik. Zeytin ağaçlarının altındaki tüm çocuklara armağanımızdır.
[Turkish Synopsis] Türkçe Sinopsis
Bir kardeşi, çatısı, sofrası, okulu, kıyafeti, oyuncağı olan sıradan bir çocuğun, gün olur kelimeleri çalınır, renkleri solar, uçurtması kaçırılır. Dünyanın başka başka köşelerindeki çocuklar buna karşın bir olur ve bir düş kurar: kalpten kalbe yankılanan bir umut. Zeytin ağaçlarının altında çoğaltacak sözleri, boyanacak sayfaları, gönderecek mektupları vardır.
