Film Screening: Kodokushi by Ensar Altay
April 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
🎬 Join Us for the Opening of the 2025 Film Screening Series! 🎬
📍 10 Maple Street, W1T 5HA
🗓 11 April 2025 | 7 PM(Film starts promptly at 7 PM)
🎞 Exclusive Screening: “Kodokushi” (w/ English subtitles)
The opening event of our 2025 Film Screening Series, featuring an exclusive presentation of the acclaimed documentary “Kodokushi”.
Join us at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London on 11 April 2025, at 7 PM, for the opening event of our 2025 Film Screening Series, featuring an exclusive presentation of the acclaimed documentary “Kodokushi” directed by Ensar Altay.
KODOKUSHI Directed by Ensar Altay Turkey, 2020 Documentary, 88 minutes
“Kodokushi” provides a compelling and intimate glimpse into the growing phenomenon of isolated deaths in contemporary society. Norihito, who works at a company tasked with cleaning the homes of those who have died unnoticed, becomes profoundly impacted by the loneliness and forgotten lives he encounters daily. These experiences provoke a deep reflection on his own existence, relationships, and past choices, pushing him to grapple with profound questions about human connectivity and isolation.
Interwoven with Norihito’s introspective journey is the story of elderly Muramatsu, who finds himself increasingly disconnected from society and struggling to rediscover a meaningful reason to continue his life. Through the interlacing of these deeply personal narratives, the documentary delicately highlights the universal need for companionship, compassion, and understanding in a rapidly changing world.
This powerful documentary blends sensitive storytelling with striking cinematography, capturing the emotional and societal dimensions of solitude. “Kodokushi” invites viewers not only to witness but also to thoughtfully engage with the silent epidemic of loneliness that affects many communities globally.
About the Director:
Born in Türkiye, Ensar Altay pursued his education at the London Film Academy. Between 2012 and 2020, he dedicated himself to creating television documentaries spanning diverse nations for various TV channels. His notable contribution includes the release of his first feature documentary, “Kodokushi,” a film that sheds light on the phenomenon of lonely deaths in Japan.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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