Intersection: Glad to Have You Eren (Movie)

Intersection: Glad to Have You Eren is a 2022 Turkish biographical drama film directed by Özer Feyzioğlu, with a screenplay co-written by Mert Dikmen, Alper Uyar, and Özer Feyzioğlu. The film focuses on the lives of 15-year-old Eren Bülbül, who was killed in a terrorist attack on August 11, 2017, in the Maçka district of Trabzon, and Gendarmerie Sergeant Major Ferhat Gedik.

Plot

The film tells the story of how the lives of Eren Bülbül and Ferhat Gedik intersected. Eren, who grew up facing hardships in the highlands of the Black Sea region, and Ferhat Gedik, a soldier who served in various parts of Türkiye, cross paths during a terrorist attack in Maçka. Though they never knew each other, the two individuals bear the traces of fate at different points in their lives. The film explores how their paths converge and how one final mission becomes an act of sacrifice.

Theme

The film revolves around themes such as fate, sacrifice, courage, and patriotism. It highlights values like personal responsibility and solidarity through the story of characters who, despite the challenges of civilian and military life, maintain hope and faith.

Cast and Characters

• İsmail Hacıoğlu: Ferhat Gedik
• Rahman Başel: Eren Bülbül
• Alayça Öztürk: Cemile Gedik
• Emir Çiçek: Hasan Bülbül

Awards and Nominations

Golden Palm Awards (2021)

• Best Film: Intersection: Glad to Have You Eren (Winner)
• Best Actor: İsmail Hacıoğlu (Winner)

Box Office

The film’s worldwide box office gross is 3,725,766 US dollars.

Significance of the Film

Intersection: Glad to Have You Eren is based on a true event in Türkiye. It was made to honor the lives and sacrifices of both Eren Bülbül and Ferhat Gedik. Aiming to preserve collective memory, the film brings to the screen the story of Eren and Ferhat Gedik, who were martyred in the line of duty. In this regard, it reached a wide audience, especially in Türkiye.