Büyük Kuşatma (The Grand Siege)

The Grand Siege is part of the Red Tulip Festival, the only annual Turkish film festival in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Eindhoven, showcasing outstanding contemporary Turkish cinema. This Eindhoven edition is organized by the Turkish Professionals Network Eindhoven (TPN-E). In this gripping drama, grief becomes a battleground as Macit struggles with the death of his wife, Berna. Longing for a fresh start, he finds his past haunting him as his son, Alp, and Berna’s devoted assistant, Feyza, cling to her memory with obsessive devotion. Macit's journey to move forward is fraught with expectations and unresolved emotions, turning their once-shared home into a psychological fortress filled with reminders of what’s been lost. With intimate performances and deep emotional resonance, The Grand Siege is a beautiful exploration of mourning and the path to renewal.