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Arzu

1985

A slow-building sense of dread as glamour curdles into obsession, watching a woman's success become a trap.

Directed by
Şahin Gök
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Overview
The film tells the story of a woman who works as a fashion model and a photographer who is obsessed with her. Arzu is one of the country's leading fashion models. Thanks to the commercials and films she has starred in, Arzu's star is rising, and she and her boyfriend Tan make plans to take a vacation to relax for a while. Unbeknownst to her, she is in serious danger. This danger is a photographer named Cezmi, who has become obsessed with Arzu. However, Arzu's indifferent attitude is enough to drive Cezmi to the brink of madness. Unable to receive the attention he desires, Cezmi will stop at nothing to seek revenge on Arzu.
How it feels
Tense, dark, melancholic and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, celebrity, revenge, madness
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by
Şahin Gök
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror4
Humour1
Realism7
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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