Exile: A Cinematic Journey with Director Aaron Ozlevi

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with director Aaron Ozlevi to discuss his gripping new film, Exile. Set in1955 Istanbul, this independent period drama follows the story of the impossible love between Eleni, the daughter of a wealthy Greek family, and Sedat, the son of a local carriage driver. Despite being in love since childhood and studying together at the Literature Faculty, Eleni’s father, Stavro, hinders their marriage path, who opposes their union due to religious and financial differences. Ozlevi shares insights into the historical inspiration behind the film, the challenges of bringing this powerful story to life, and his approach to crafting an emotionally resonant cinematic experience.