Certificate of DISTINCTION - International Short Film
Short Film AFIN 275
CHICKEN BROTH SOUP
Directed by 
Deniz Büyükkırlı
AFIN 2025 Nominee · 4 nominations
- 2025
- 18m
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Turkey - Turkish
- G
- Drama
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3 frames 
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Synopsis
The doctor comes across unusual symptoms at the man said to have died of a heart attack when he examined the corpse.He decides to refer the body to forensic medicine. Thereupon, the mans wife confesses; she said poisoned her husband, who constantly beat her. A big surprise awaits the doctor, who has to make a vital decision for the woman.
What makes this one special
- Nominated in 4 AFIN categoriesBest Director · Best International Short Film · Best Lead Performance · Best Supporting Performance
- One of just 3 films from Turkey across eight seasons
- A first-time filmmaker
From the Judges
From the Judges
A quietly unnerving piece that leaves a question hanging in the air long after it ends. Performances land with real authenticity across the cast, holding a cold, intense mood without tipping into melodrama, and the camerawork is clean and consistent, framing these spaces so the emotions feel intimate and personal. It trusts the audience with what goes unsaid, letting small details carry the story, and the colour grade suits the whole thing beautifully.
Director's Biography
Deniz Büyükkırlı Director
Film screenwriter and director. She wrote many TV series scripts that were broadcast all over the world between 2012 and 2022. Chicken Broth Soup is her first short film, which she wrote and directed.
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CHICKEN BROTH SOUP was an official Nominee for Best Director, Best International Short Film, Best Lead Performance and Best Supporting Performance at the AFIN International Film Festival 2025, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.
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