Yuva
Yuva
Dora Sarikaya
Yuva means nest or home. Hand-woven Turkish carpets are a profound symbol of home and cultural identity. Inspired by the tactile process of carpet-making and incorporating elements of traditional Turkish dance, Dora Sarikaya delves into associations of »home« and feelings of belonging. The film was shot in the 1974-built Spomen Dom in Kumrovec, Croatia, also known as the Memorial to the Fighters of the NOR and the Yugoslav Youth.
Dora Sarikaya
Dora Sarikaya was born in Istanbul in 2001. She began training as a dancer in 2004 and continued her training in classical ballet until 2014. She was a state-employed dancer for children’s performances at the Istanbul National Theatre for six years. Sarikaya has appeared in contemporary dance productions and also works as a choreographer for music videos and commercials. She currently works as an external dancer at the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.
