Üsküdar University Founding Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan attended the “Women on the Shore” themed Black Sea Civil Society Organizations Confederation (KASTOB) International Short Film Competition Awards Ceremony, organized to amplify women's voices, empower them, and show respect for women's labor. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan drew attention to the different roles of women in life and that each role carries a separate responsibility; “The term 'housewife' is very wrong. We should say home laborer instead of housewife.” he said.
Many important names attended the film gala award ceremony held at the Taksim Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM).
“The name 'Women on the Shore' is very well chosen…”
Üsküdar University Founding Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, who delivered a speech at the awards ceremony; “I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this wonderful event. It is a very difficult job. A lot of effort is put in. Shooting a three to five-minute film means months, the labor of many people, and ultimately, this art conveys great messages. The name ‘Women on the Shore’ is very well chosen.” he said.
“We should say home laborer instead of housewife”
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan drew attention to the different roles of women in life and that each role carries a separate responsibility; “The term 'housewife' is very wrong. We should say home laborer instead of housewife. Her labor, the work she does, is not visible. She has the role of a mother, the role of a spouse, and if she works, the role of a businessperson. Under all these roles, she has more responsibility. Within this patriarchal culture, she is much more affected due to her sacrifice and giving nature. That's why saying 'home laborer' is more important. I wish success to all those who contributed and to each of the competitors.” he stated.
Why Women on the Shore?
KASTOB organized the International Short Film Competition with the theme 'Women on the Shore' to commemorate 2024 International Women's Day, to make women's voices heard in society, increase their visibility, and show respect for women and women's labor. In the competition, which saw 408 short films from 17 countries, the first-place award was won by Bora Yavuz Subaşı, a 3rd-year student of the Radio, Television, and Cinema Department, with his film 'Snow White and the Dwarf,' which drew attention to the issue of child brides.
The gala night, hosted by Gülgün Feyman, was attended by numerous figures from the world of art, politics, cinema, and media, including former Minister of State Kürşad Tüzmen, Presidential Advisor and Darülaceze President Hamza Cebeci, Retired Rear Admiral Cihat Yaycı, former Üsküdar Mayor Hilmi Türkmen, Author Gülten Dayıoğlu, Founder of the Photography and Glass Museum Prof. Dr. Gültekin Çizgen, Art Critic Hayati Asılyazıcı, Sculptor Prof. Dr. Meriç Hızal, Ballet Artist Hülya Aksular, Illustration Artist Prof. Dr. Sema Ilgaz Temel, Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Narlı, DEB Honorary President Işık Sadık Ahmet, Glass Artist and Museum Founder Ekrem Özen, and Sculptor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nurettin Bektaş.