Baba Tapes

Directed & Produced by: Mehmet Küçük

Stage:
- Development
Locations:
- Germany,
- Türkiye
Updated: February 16, 2026
Project Type:
- Feature
Project Style:
- Archival ,
- Biographical
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A talented boy from Kreuzberg dreams of becoming a professional footballer, but is forced to abandon his dreams by family obligations and a violent father — yet his passion for the game never dies, and football remains a lifelong source of strength and community.

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Synopsis

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Background

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Participants

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Participant

Sanne Schimanski

Camera Women, Producer

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Participant

Durmus Kücük

Father, as a participant, main character

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Reyhan Tikan

Mother, as a participant, main character

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Style & Tone

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Team

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Mehmet Küçük

Director & Producer

I started studying History and filmed my first short film in my 20s. After that, i wanted to become a filmmaker and tell stories. I learned editing on my own and worked nearly 7 years as an freelance editor. Now i'm a full-time editor for online news.

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Team

Sanne Schimanski

Camera Women, Producer

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Budget

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Our Ask

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Baba Tapes

Logline

Participants

Sanne Schimanski

Durmus Kücük

Reyhan Tikan

Team

Mehmet Küçük

Sanne Schimanski

Budget

Stills

Our Ask