Zorlu Performans Sanatları Merkezi is one of the biggest and most equipped performance arts center with its Main Theater designed on a 55.000 m2 area and having a capacity of 2.190 people, its Drama Stage having a capacity of 678 people, 700 people capacity Studio, its Sky Lounge being preferred for any exhibitions and corporate events, its new pub Cheers and foyer areas expanded to three floors and 2.500 square meters in total.
Zorlu Performans Sanatları Merkezi is one of the biggest and most equipped performance arts center with its Main Theater designed on a 55.000 m2 area and having a capacity of 2.190 people, its Drama Stage having a capacity of 678 people, 700 people capacity Studio, its Sky Lounge being preferred for any exhibitions and corporate events, its new pub Cheers and foyer areas expanded to three floors and 2.500 square meters in total.
machine
experimental short film
dir: burak babayiğit
türkiye, color, 2011, 3', experimental
avşa island, balıkesir / incesu, ankara / türkiye



about
In “Machine”, we follow the story of a group of butterflies with a lifespan of just one day. By accident, they find themselves trapped inside a machine designed to kill mosquitoes. As the butterflies struggle to survive and escape, we see the devastating impact of this machine on the natural world and the delicate balance of ecosystems.
But "Machine" is more than just a cautionary tale about the harm we can do to the environment. It also serves as a commentary on the way that our society often prioritizes efficiency and productivity over all else, even at the expense of other living beings. As we watch the butterflies fight for survival, we are forced to confront the ways in which our own actions and choices have consequences for the world around us.
Through its stunning visuals and thought-provoking narrative, "Machine" invites us to consider the value of all life and the importance of taking a more mindful and responsible approach to technological advancement.
director's statement
"Machine" is more than just a visually stunning film; it is also a thought-provoking commentary on the way that our society often prioritizes efficiency and productivity over all else, even at the expense of other living beings. As the butterflies struggle to survive and escape the machine designed to kill mosquitoes, we are forced to confront the devastating impact of our actions on the natural world and the delicate balance of ecosystems.
The film serves as a cautionary tale about the harm we can do to the environment, and invites us to consider the value of all life and the importance of taking a more mindful and responsible approach to technological advancement. Through its stunning visuals and powerful narrative, "Machine" encourages us to reflect on our own choices and actions, and to consider the consequences they have for the world around us.