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Islak Mendil

1982

A heartfelt, song-filled melodrama about family wounds and class struggle, with earnest performances and a steady emotional pull.

Directed by
Osman F. Seden
Genres
Music, Drama
Starring
Ümit Besen, Canan Perver, Münir Özkul
Overview
Ümit, who lives in a poor neighborhood, makes a living by singing on the streets. One day, at his son's circumcision ceremony, he runs into his wife Necla, whom he separated from years ago. The couple separated years ago due to a misunderstanding. Ümit is still angry with his wife. Necla, however, decides to seek custody of their son, Murat. With her father's help, she wins the custody case. Murat takes the opportunity to run away to his father's side. However, Necla's fiancé sets a trap to put an end to the situation and has Ümit sent to prison.

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Directed by
Osman F. Seden
Genres
Music, Drama
Starring
Ümit Besen, Canan Perver, Münir Özkul
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • parenthood
  • betrayal
  • class
  • justice
Places
  • small town
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
music, drama
Directed by
Osman F. Seden
Starring
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Cinematography
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Country
Turkey
Languages
Turkish

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