Non-Normative Body


A young girl questions how to fit into a society where she seeks male approval, even through the demeaning comments of men.


The "Non-Normative Body" film tells the story of the difficulties experienced by a young girl who has a body outside societal norms. The young girl questions how she can exist in a misogynistic society by tolerating even the demeaning comments of men in order to gain their approval. The focus of the film is the struggle to accept oneself and stand against the expectations of others. In this process, we witness the character development of the young girl. Most viewers note that it reflects their own experiences and the emotional conflict that the young girl is going through. The film offers a story where everyone who fights against the oppressive norms of society can empathize. The film was shot in Istanbul, Turkey.