Escape


It tells the story of a young man leading an isolated life, taking his first step into the outside world with the knowledge of books, and rediscovering life.


"From Books to Enlightenment" tells the story of a young man who lives a life surrounded by books. The main character, who lives his life completely isolated, has knowledge and experience solely from books. One day, curious about the outside world, he escapes from his confined place. In the outside world, he faces the challenges of applying the knowledge he learned from books. The new people and experiences he encounters during this process help him redefine his life and himself. The film emphasizes the importance of knowledge and the difficulties of applying it in the real world. As the audience watch the development of the main character, they also experience the impact of books on life.

The film had a great impact on the audience. As the viewers watched the main character's adaptation process to the outside world, they also saw how important a role books play in life.

The film was shot in Balat, one of Istanbul's historic districts.

The film was broadcast on Netflix.