Three Thousand Years of Longing

• Drama
• Fantasy
• Romance

Within the vibrant tapestry of Istanbul, a reclusive scholar specializing in the unraveling of myth encounters a Djinn released from an antique bottle, initiating a captivating, non-linear exploration of desire and storytelling across millennia. Unlike typical wish-fulfillment narratives, the film centers not on grandiose requests but on the scholar’s profound inability to articulate a longing, turning the traditional power dynamic on its head. The Djinn, vividly recounting tales of past masters and bittersweet love affairs, seeks to *inspire* longing within her, creating a melancholic atmosphere tinged with imaginative vibrancy. This isn’t a tale of escaping reality through wishes, but a contemplative encounter with the enduring human need for connection and the weight of accumulated histories, ultimately posing questions about the stories we tell ourselves to cope with loneliness and find meaning.