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What Remains
While both living under demanding conditions of city life, Sevda and Zuhal’s paths intersect when Sevda’s husband Cezmi starts having an affair with Zuhal. This betrayal is life threatening for Sevda, who considers her marriage and the perfect order of daily life she created as a huge success.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the lives of individuals living in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles, a community grappling with poverty, addiction, and homelessness. Through intimate interviews and observational footage, the film provides a raw and unflinching look at their struggles, resilience, and search for dignity amidst challenging circumstances. It delves into the systemic issues that contribute to their plight while highlighting the humanity of those often overlooked by society.
Critical Reception
What Remains (2012) received critical attention for its sensitive and powerful portrayal of the homeless population in Los Angeles' Skid Row. Reviewers often praised its empathetic approach and the raw, unfiltered stories it presented, though some noted the film's bleak subject matter. It was recognized for bringing a human face to a complex social issue.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its empathetic and direct approach to a difficult subject.
Highlights the humanity and resilience of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Offers an unflinching look at systemic social issues through personal stories.
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Awards & Accolades
While specific major awards are not widely publicized, the film has been noted in festival circuits and for its social impact.
Fun Fact
Director David Alvarado spent over two years filming and interviewing subjects in Skid Row to build trust and capture authentic experiences for the documentary.
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