C. Asli Filiz

Asli Filiz has carved out a pretty intriguing path in Turkish cinema, bouncing between genres and moods like it’s second nature. You might know her from “Love at 39 Degrees” (2024), a film that really digs into those messy, tangled feelings that show up when life throws love and midlife together in a blender—think late nights, awkward honesty, and a fair share of bittersweet laughs. It’s not just about romance, either; it’s about those weird in-between spaces where you’re not quite where you thought you’d be, but you’re still moving forward anyway. Before that, she popped up in “Karisik Kaset” (2014), which is basically a love letter to nostalgia and mixtapes—yeah, remember those? The story weaves together youthful dreams, heartbreak, and the kind of hope that feels both reckless and necessary. There’s this raw, unfiltered energy to it, and Asli’s performance nails that restless, searching vibe. Going back even further, “Gelecek Uzun Sürer” (2011) takes a totally different turn. It’s heavier, for sure, digging into loss, memory, and the way grief can linger in the corners of your life way longer than anyone expects. Asli moves through this world with a quiet intensity, making you feel every unsaid thing and every unresolved moment. Altogether, her filmography is like a mixtape of its own—intimate, unpredictable, and totally unafraid to get a little messy. She brings a kind of authenticity that sticks with you, long after the credits roll.