Galata

Two wounded strangers wander Istanbul's streets, talking through scandal and doubt in long, reflective conversations that feel intimate and quietly heavy.

Directed by

Kenan Mansur Doğru, Umut Osman Demirkol

Genres

Drama

Starring

Suyumbige Dadalı, Sarp Bozkurt, Eda Nur Hancı

Overview

In the aftermath of the scandal involving leaked erotic videos, renowned model Sevda and Dr. Yusuf, seeking an escape from the monotonous walls of his routine life, coincidentally meet after Yusuf leaves home following a heated argument with his wife. What starts as a chance encounter evolves into walks through the streets of Galata under the pretext of Yusuf’s documentary film project. As the duo explores the intricacies of the city, they embark on a profound questioning of life, relationships, beliefs, and societal polarization through Sevda’s scandals and Yusuf’s relationship with his wife Aysel. Two marginalized characters begin to discuss the unconventional nature of the relationship that develops between them as the story progresses.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, morality, betrayal

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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