The Guard

A disquieting blend of absurd comedy and domestic tragedy, anchored by a deluded protagonist whose rigid sense of duty turns destructive.

Directed by

Ali Özgentürk

Genres

Drama

Starring

Müjdat Gezen, Güler Ökten, Halil Ergün

Overview

In this film that wavers unsteadily between a comedy and a tragedy, Murtaza (Mujdat Gezen) is a deluded security guard whose fanatical reverence for "duty" verges on the psychotic. He is incapable of seeing himself for what he is -- and as a consequence he is often the unwitting and unknowing brunt of jokes. His wife and daughters are painfully aware of his shortcomings, but they generally suffer in silence. One of the daughters ends up working in the factory to help the family out financially, and when Murtaza finds her sleeping on the job one night he hits her so hard she eventually dies from the blow. Though that is not the end of it, by any means.

How it feels

Dark, satirical, melancholic and absurd. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, family, obsession, trauma

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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