Sultan

A grounded, quietly hopeful portrait of a woman pushing against village tradition, mixing everyday warmth with low-key social friction.

Directed by

Yavuz Yalınkılıç

Genres

Drama

Starring

Belkıs Akkale, Sümer Tilmaç, Neriman Köksal

Overview

After Women in Turkey gained the right to be elected, Sultan, one of the women of the village in a countryside, works hard to be elected as Muhtar, first by learning how to read-write. On her success to election, not only her husband but also the men of the village stand as the biggest handicap.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Gender, politics, class, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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