@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Istanbul is under enemy occupation. A group of nationalists from Istanbul try to support the liberation movement in Anatolia. Kemal, who had previously lived in England for a while, is assigned to gather intelligence. Kemal replaces a British officer who has just been appointed to Istanbul. While spying, he falls in love with Elizabeth, the daughter of a British general he meets.
Quick Stats
8.0
TMDB Rating
2
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Key Crew
DirectorErtem Eğilmez
WriterBurhan Bolan
Produced by
Arzu Film
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Kartal Tibet
İngiliz Kemal / John Körli
Sema Özcan
Elizabeth
Muzaffer Tema
İstihbarat Şefi Bernert
Peri Han
Şantöz Lola
Suphi Tekniker
Fuat
Süleyman Turan
Mac
C
Cahit Irgat
Atıf Kaptan
Feridun Çölgeçen
Danyal Topatan
Hüseyin Baradan
Yılmaz Köksal
C
Cahit Irgat
Miralay Hasan Tahsin
Atıf Kaptan
General Harrington
Feridun Çölgeçen
William
