Propaganda

1999 2h 0m TR

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 97

ComedyDramaHistoryRomance

Synopsis

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Based on a true story set in 1948, customs officer Mehti is faced with the duty of formally setting up the border between Turkey and Syria, dividing his hometown. He is unaware of the pain that will eminently unfold, as families, languages, cultures and lovers are both ripped apart and clash head on in a village once united.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Metin Akpınar
Rahim
Kemal Sunal
Mehdi
Meltem Cumbul
Filiz
Rafet El Roman
Adem
Ali Sunal
Mahmut
Meral Orhonsay
Şahane
Nazmiye Oral
Azamet
Nail Kirmizigül
Kopuk Yasar

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sinan Çetin
Writers: Gülin Tokat, Sinan Çetin
Languages: Turkish
Countries: Turkey

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Aylin Zoi Tinel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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3 / 5

CAST

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Metin Akpınar and Kemal Sunal and Meltem Cumbul carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0216986 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Sinan Çetin directs. Aylin Zoi Tinel cuts. Produced in Turkey. Dialogue in Turkish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Editor Aylin Zoi Tinel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
3Metin Akpınar and Kemal Sunal and Meltem Cumbul carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0216986 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.