The Kindergarten
Oct 26, 2026 · 8m
Director
Melis BalcıOverview
Selim, who moved from Türkiye to France, joins a mandatory workshop with his 4-year-old daughter Defne and notices his drawings are seen as “strange.” Ashamed of his strange drawings, he works day and night but he can’t draw “normal” animals like the others. The more he tries to fit in, the more he fails. Under pressure, his strange drawings turn into hallucinations. In the final week, when Selim gives up, Defne sees his drawing for the first time and says it’s a dinosaur, telling stories about it. Selim realizes that the strangeness he was trying to hide is a source of inspiration for his daughter.
Cast of The Kindergarten
Crew of The Kindergarten
About The Kindergarten
What is The Kindergarten about?
Selim, who moved from Türkiye to France, joins a mandatory workshop with his 4-year-old daughter Defne and notices his drawings are seen as “strange.” Ashamed of his strange drawings, he works day and night but he can’t draw “normal” animals like the others. The more he tries to fit in, the more he fails. Under pressure, his strange drawings turn into hallucinations. In the final week, when…
When was The Kindergarten released?
The Kindergarten was released on October 26, 2026.
How long is The Kindergarten?
The Kindergarten runs 8 minutes.
Who directed The Kindergarten?
The Kindergarten was directed by Melis Balcı.
Who is in the cast of The Kindergarten?
The cast of The Kindergarten includes Melisa Sözen, Metin Akdülger, Yaz Bayramin and Helio Canasyan.