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Maruf

2001 Movie Drama

Maruf is a young man from Southeast Anatolia whose only concern is to marry his beloved as soon as possible. His mother became disabled while giving birth to him, which has strained his relationship with his father. Maruf wants to join the army and takes leave from his unit. Meanwhile, when it is suggested that Maruf marry Cankız, who has been widowed following the death of his uncle, everything becomes complicated. Moreover, Cankız intends to remain faithful to her late husband forever.

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Eflatun is a master miniature artist who's living in 17th century Istanbul. One day, he's taken to the vizier's mansion by force. There he learns that Danyal, one of the Ottoman princes who has ignited an insurrection, is arrested in a far off state and to be executed soon. Eflatun is ordered to make a portrait of the rebel prince who's been condemned to death in a Western manner to help the authorities be certain on the identity of him. Upon the order, Eflatun sets off for an arduous journey to Anatolia. He picks up a girl named Leyla en route. Together, they find themselves in a great venture fraught with sensations.

Waiting for Heaven

2006 Drama
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Samet, who works as a bouncer in a bar, left home after his father abandoned the family years ago. His mother started living with his brother Emre. After a long time, Samet returns home and tells his brother Emre that he has found their father’s whereabouts and suggests they go together to where their father lives. The two brothers embark on a journey to Konya to confront their past. The other protagonist of the story, Ayşe, leads an ordinary life with her banker husband and seven-year-old daughter Ceren. When her daughter starts school, her encounter with the school’s security guard changes their lives. A secret relationship begins between the two. While Ayşe continues this relationship without fear of being caught, things eventually change. The paths of the two protagonists, Samet and Ayşe, will intersect in an unexpected way.

Take the Road

2015 Drama
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Cemil is a feisty young man from Trabzon who played for Trabzonspor in the mid-1990s. He transferred to Beşiktaş during the same period and changed greatly in character after moving to Istanbul. During a Beşiktaş-Trabzonspor match, he scored three goals against his former team, Trabzonspor, and then did three somersaults, earning him the nickname "Somersaulting Cemil" and turning all his old friends and fellow Trabzon natives against him. He left his fiancée Zeynep and settled in Istanbul, never returning to his hometown for 20 years. Now in his 40s, Cemil is forced to return to Trabzon when he hears that his father has had a heart attack. However, he is too late—his father has already passed away. He wants to return to Istanbul immediately after the funeral, but he is forced to change his mind after hearing the words of his closest friend, Kemal.

Son Takla

2016 Drama
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6.2 FILM

The beloved poet of Turkey, Nazım Hikmet, is featured on the silver screen for the period he spent in prison after 1941. Imprisoned for communist propaganda, Nazım became legendary within the prison walls as his fame grew by word of mouth. A group of friends formed around him, inspired by his poetry and painting. However, the only thing on Nazım Hikmet's mind was his wife, Piraye. He was very curious about his wife, from whom he had not heard for a long time. As the misery of the war years made itself felt, the devastating news for Nazım was not long in coming. His 28-year prison sentence was confirmed.

Mavi Gözlü Dev

2007 Drama
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7.5 FILM

A love affair threatened by a barrier as great as itself... Can differences of faith stand in the way of an innocent love affair? Two young people, Esma and Mustafa, fall in love. For them, the future only has meaning if they are together. Failing this, life is meaningless. However, overhanging their love is a barrier unique to the period and location: Mustafa is a clandestine Christian, when everyone including Esma thinks he is Muslim. In the meantime, the Ottoman Empire introduces a series of reforms giving Christians the same rights as Muslims. From this point on, the Church urges secret Christians to reveal their faith. This poses a dilemma for Mustafa: he is caught between his love and the Church.

Ask Your Heart

2010 Drama
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A film that takes a different approach to the theme of people whose lives have changed after traveling to India and embarking on a spiritual journey, focusing on the lives of young people in Turkey. The story takes place at a university in Istanbul. One day, the door to a classroom filled with young people facing various challenges opens, and a young Indian girl named Shiva enters. At first, everyone teases her for her clothing and appearance, but she eventually becomes everyone's friend. Her different perspective, beliefs, and mythological stories, stemming from her different cultural background, will change their lives. However, what no one knows is that this Indian girl has a secret. The film stands out for its critical perspective on the superficial lives of today's youth, the social pressures that prevent them from becoming individuals, and the decline of their emotional well-being.

Kampüste Çıplak Ayaklar

2009 Drama

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