Truth or Scare Docs Block (2 films | 2nd floor)
Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual | Directed by Buğra Mert Alkayalar | Turkey | World Premiere
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
The Fright Stuff | Directed by Mike Meyer | USA
This documentary follows the life and times of the haunted attraction industry in the United States – the history, the people, the lasting imprint it’s had on the culture.
