Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

BALKAN DOX

Mustafa's Sweet Dreams

Greece, Turkey, United Kingdom
2011 — 80' / Color

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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?

Director Biography

Born in Maroussi on 1966. Angelos began as an actor at the Théâtre de l’Acte of Toulouse-Grenier in Toulouse, and studied Theatre and Film direction studies at the I.N.S.A.S, Brussels. He has directed theatrical plays and documentaries.

Director

Angelos Abazoglou

Producer

Olga Abazoglou

Cinematographer

Giorgos Giannelis

Laurent Fênart

Editor

Fanny Ziozia

Sound

Dinos Kittou

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