Hermana

A short documentary. The origins of one of the earliest known Jewish communities in Anatolia, which was located in Ankara, date back to the 2nd century before counting. Initially formed in the Roman era, the numbers of the community increased with the Sephardic migrations in the 15th century . This documentary traces the development of the community from the Hellenistic through the Ottoman periods with particular focus on the previously untold social and economic dynamics in the 20th century through interviews with individuals who have migrated from Ankara to Istanbul and to various cities in Israel. This film won awards as follows: Switzerland International Film Festival, Official Selection, 2018. 5th International Usak Winged Seahorse Short Film Festival, Final Selection, 2018.