Hazal

A slow, quietly devastating look at tradition's grip, watching a woman's fate decided by others feels heavy and intimate.

Directed by

Ali Özgentürk

Genres

Drama

Starring

Türkan Şoray, Talat Bulut, Harun Yeşilyurt

Overview

The son of a wealthy, respected family seeks the hand of Hazal; unexpectedly, soon after her marriage, her husband dies. According to custom, as the deceased family had paid dowry for Hazal, she must marry the next male sibling—which in this case, happens to be an 11-year old boy.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Gender, class, family, power

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)