Discoveries from Turkey World Cinema

The story of a man who killed his wife because of his suspicions.

The film deals with the problems experienced when a man who is released from prison returns home. Tarik is about to get out of the prison he has been in for six years. He married Nurten a few days before he went to prison, but hasn't seen her for years. Nurten lives with Tarık's family after Tarık goes to prison. During the years Tarık was in prison, she became close to her husband's brother Fikret and became pregnant. When Tarik is released, he will both try to get used to the new life outside and confront his wife and brother's relationship. (Derived from tsa.org.tr)

All the cavalry on horseback. Then one of them fell off his horse. The army did not turn to look at the fallen soldier. The horsemen marched in all their splendor to the setting sun. That's when the soldier, left alone, remembered the past. A free adaptation of Nazim Hikmet Ran's poem "Weeping Willow".

Lot's Wife is a modern day tale of Sodom and Gomorrah set in a shantytown located on the outskirts of Istanbul, Turkey. Mehmet is a young hardworking guy who lives in a small house that belongs to his uncle Seyfeddin. Unbeknownst to Seyfeddin, Mehmet is living with his lover Ali. On one summer day, Seyfeddin along with his wife Meryem, and two brothers, Hidir and Mikail barge into Mehmet's apartment, threatening to destroy everything he hopes for and had created with Ali so far.

An epic animation depicting the conquest of Istanbul, with ships walking on mountains, cannons piercing through walls, and the call to prayer echoing from Hagia Sophia, demonstrating how important Istanbul is to the Islamic world.

A therapist, four troubled patients, and a mentally ill neighbor. A therapy session that turns into a knot. The two-act musical comedy is about a psychologist who tries to solve the problems of four patients who come to his office, but ends up in a series of comical situations. The finale of the second act concludes with a 15-minute short film featuring many famous actors, leaving a lasting impression. You won't be able to stop yourself from laughing while watching this play.

Plot TBA; described as 'a Pedro Almodóvar-esque literary adaptation tracking a small-town woman’s late-in-life sexual awakening'.

Three close friends, Aslı, Ece, and Çiğdem, recently became interested in astral travel. The young women, who wanted to experience astral travel, which is popular around the world, finally achieved their goal after some effort. The girls, who managed to separate their spirits from their bodies, were fascinated by the discoveries they made with their spirits in different parts of the world. After their experience, the girls begin to engage in astral travel frequently. One day, they find themselves faced with an unexpected situation.

A Turkish commando must infiltrate and capture a group of terrorists living in the mountains.

While Beckett centered on existential matters in "Waiting for Godot," Şensoy authentically adapted this play to address and mock the oppressive and fascist authorities in "Godot Go Home."

The Ministry of Internal Affairs issues a nationwide circular in order to prevent the excessive increase in suicide cases in recent months.

Four high school graduates who call themselves the "Team of 18" are unable to pass their university entrance exams and are afraid of being drafted into military service. As they frantically try to pass the exams and avoid military service, even if only temporarily, they find themselves caught up in a series of unbelievable events and intriguing coincidences due to the arrival of Deren, a stunningly beautiful girl who joins them for a specific purpose.

Kenan, who is interested in hunting, is seriously injured in an accident while going to the forest one day. Elif, who is a nurse in a hospital, finds Kenan by chance and takes him to the hospital.

When Commissioner Okan returns to his new post with his beloved wife Lale and son Mert, he is greeted with great excitement and joy. However, their first day in the city is marred by a great tragedy. Commissioner Okan's wife and son lose their lives in an attack. Losing his faith in justice, Commissioner Okan loses himself in his quest for revenge and decides to take justice into his own hands with five men. However, this is not just a journey focused on revenge, but also a process of understanding the pain within them and the loved ones they have lost.They realize that they have made many choices in life and must confront the consequences of those choices. Two Good, Two Bad, Five Men is a drama film that delves into the depths of the quest for justice.

Hunter Phaldor and archaeology student Melis, brought together by a prophecy, embark on a fantastic journey towards the fate of the world.

Keloglan (Bald Boy) is a dreamer but his only ability is talking, one day The Sultan announces a tournament and best warrior of the land will win his daughter, Keloglan wants to join the tournament to make his dreams come true but didn't know how to fight so he begins a travel to learn fighting from famous warrior Master Ali Cengiz.

Bilal ibn Rabah was the first muezzin of Islam and the first Muslim to recite the call to prayer. Sold into slavery at a young age, Bilal lived under the oppression of his cruel master. With the advent of Islam, Bilal was inspired by the message of the Prophet Muhammad and converted to Islam. However, this decision brought him severe torture.

Serra and Erdem are a young couple who are unable to make their marriage work. When they decide to divorce, they announce it to all their friends at a party. However, Serra's family cannot accept this.

Turkish spy Cezmi Band battles villains in a James Bond inspired thriller.

Prometheus, the titan who rebelled against the Olympian gods, stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans. Fire is the foundation of civilization. Humanity thus emerged from dark caves. They discovered science, writing, enlightenment, heating, various medicines in the field of health, and the domestication of wild animals. In short, Prometheus' act paved the way for humanity's civilization, liberated humanity, and provided the means for humanity to use its intellect. Zeus punished Prometheus for defying the order established by the gods, and Prometheus was subjected to various punishments and tortures for the sake of humanity.

Emin, a Syrian refugee in dire straits, crosses paths with Ines, a journalist who is half Turkish and half French.

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Karl Marx returning to the modern world to advocate for his vindicated theories while providing a self-critique

Araf and Enes think that their lives will change completely when their father passes away. However, Enes's wife is unhappy about the inheritance from her father being divided in two. Her only concern is to get rid of Araf. Being extremely devoted to magic and supernatural powers, she begins to make plans in this direction. It is not very difficult to convince Enes. A powerful spell is cast to drive Araf mad. This spell causes Araf to lose his mind under the influence of the dreams he sees.

Özgür‘s video I Can Sing (2008), depicts an Anatolian woman in a headscarf, standing before a backdrop of contemporary Ankara featuring minarets alongside the ever-expanding sprawl of urban development. The woman’s lips move in conflict with the soundtrack of Jeff Buckley’s cover version of Leonard Cohen’s classic song “Hallelujah”. Her personal lament becomes a lament for the disappearance of cultural traditions and identities in the wake of western homogenization.

In a remote Muğla village, a pregnant woman faces a brewing conflict. All the men have left to work in mines, leaving the women alone and vulnerable. The only person oposes this situation is Gülsüm, a nomadic outsider. Her unconventional lifestyle and beliefs clash with the village’s traditions. As tensions rise, the village chief isolates Gülsüm, forbidding others from interacting with her. With childbirth imminent, Gülsüm faces a crucial decision: conform to the system or trust in her own instincts and the natural world she holds dear.

Facing the risk of deportation from Germany, Altay learns that he must present a valid reason to the immigration office to stay. On his way home, he encounters a man wearing a Spider-Man mask and, curious about his valid reason, conducts a brief interview. During their conversation, Altay realizes that a series of encounters has been helping him make sense of his recent anxieties. Inspired by this, he begins recording conversations with people who share a similar sense of delusion and brings strangers into organic dialogues. Through a blend of fiction, documentary, and animation, the film explores ...

A lonely cowboy and a young girl find love and trouble.

Famous writer Adnan makes a bet with a friend. To win the bet, he will transform a village girl and help her enter high society. First, he convinces Deniz Kızı, whom he meets in a fishing village, to take on this task. Then they start taking lessons together. While Adnan tries to win the bet, a love affair will begin between him and Deniz Kızı.

Zeynep, and her sick mother live alone in a rural area. They have no relatives or neighbours. They spend their days taking care of each other, their hens and plants in the garden. The electrician is the only person from the outside world that Zeynep communicates with, and he just drops by once a month. When Zeynep learns that he is appointed to another city, she has to choose between him and her mother.

You are the defendant, you are the judge. You are the jury, lawyer, witness and crowd.

The film tells the story of Metin, who asks his friend for help in breaking a spell that has been cast on him.

Birol and Ayhan are two friends who have known each other since childhood. The duo, who are notorious for their clumsiness, attend a wedding that will turn their lives upside down. Gamze, Birol's girlfriend who left him because he was unemployed, has married someone else. As they leave the wedding, their appearance resembles that of Istanbul's most notorious mafia members, and things begin to get complicated. Now, Ayhan and Birol have unwittingly entered the underworld. However, there is much they need to learn about this world. Their innocence combined with their clumsiness leads to a series of hilarious adventures. The comedy film, featuring Naz Elmas, Ebru Güzel, Lemi Filozof, and Hilmi Cem, a former winner of the Survivor program, brings the comedic story of three friends who get involved with the Russian mafia despite knowing nothing about it to the big screen.

A director's filmmaking process; friendships of the director, who has lost hope in life, with the tenants living in the same house.

Salim, Veysel and Şenol are three brothers living in a rural house. Salim and Veysel work as shepherds, while Şenol, forced to leave school by Salim, cares for their bedridden mother and handles household chores. Salim’s costly dream of marriage binds the brothers, leading to a final confrontation.