Breath of Marmara
Marmara'nın Nefesi
TÜRKİYE
2025
54’
The two-layered structure of the Sea of Marmara allows corals, which live in deep waters of the Mediterranean, to thrive in shallow waters here. Corals are essential for enhancing local biodiversity. However, pollution, human impact, and temperature changes threaten them in the Sea of Marmara, which hosts major industrial zones. “Breath of Marmara” explores the state of these corals and conservation efforts. Featuring archival footage that showcases the sea’s underwater richness, the documentary was completed with support from the Underwater Photographers and Filmmakers Association. Scientific consultancy was provided by marine biologist Assoc. Prof. Nur Eda Topçu from Istanbul University.
Director
Sibel Göloğlu
Born in Ankara in 1970, Sibel graduated from Istanbul University’s Radio-TV Broadcasting Department in 1990. She interned at TRT Istanbul TV and worked as an assistant dubbing director. She held editing and promotion director roles at Interstar TV and atv. As an editing director, she contributed to Coşkun Aral’s “Haberci” and Savaş Ay’s “A Takımı”. After 2005, she worked as a director at Bein İztv, Türkiye’s first documentary channel, producing political, nature, history, and underwater documentaries. She created independent films with support from institutions such as the EU, the Ministry of Culture, and the Koç Foundation. She participated in festivals as a jury member and contestant, winning several awards.