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Erkan Selçin

Turkey / 2025 / Fiction / 8’34”I2603503

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SYNOPSIS

What happens when a man’s toe gets stuck in a hole on his bed frame? More than just a bizarre accident, this becomes the beginning of a surreal and darkly comic journey into the human psyche. “The Hole” is a short film that explores how seemingly minor disruptions in daily life can unravel hidden anxieties, childhood fears, and existential discomforts. What begins as a man’s frantic attempt to pull his toe out of a hole turns into a poetic monologue about feeling trapped—not only in a bed, but in one’s own body, home, and past. As time ticks and work calls, the bed becomes a battlefield of memory and self-doubt. His toe’s refusal to budge mirrors his deeper resistance to confront shame, vulnerability, and the crushing gaze of others. Through a mix of absurd humor, theatrical minimalism, and internal dialogue, the film gradually reveals how personal history, social pressure, and fear of mediocrity can all manifest in the most unexpected of places—even in a small hole. Shot entirely in a single room, this intimate piece blurs the line between stage and screen. It invites the viewer to witness the mental spiraling of an ordinary man who may be breaking down… or perhaps waking up.

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