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      Faruk

      2024 1h 37m Drama List
      Reviews Faruk, a man in his 90s, becomes the central character of his daughter's film about the impending demolition of his block of flats. Simultaneously, Faruk attends building management meetings, hoping to delay the demolition process of the building he has been living in for decades. Gradually reality and fiction intertwine and the line between the two starts to blur. Shot in authentic locations and based on real characters and events, Asli Özge's new film offers a unique and intimate look at the life of an elderly man in the bustling city of Istanbul exploring not only the implications of gentrification but also the complexities of a father-daughter relationship. Read More Read Less

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      Nikki Baughan Screen International Generally, this immersive blending of documentary and fiction works to gets under the skin of its aging protagonist; a taciturn, stoic and engaging King Canute figure attempting to hold back the tide even as it laps at his door. Feb 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Faruk, a man in his 90s, becomes the central character of his daughter's film about the impending demolition of his block of flats. Simultaneously, Faruk attends building management meetings, hoping to delay the demolition process of the building he has been living in for decades. Gradually reality and fiction intertwine and the line between the two starts to blur. Shot in authentic locations and based on real characters and events, Asli Özge's new film offers a unique and intimate look at the life of an elderly man in the bustling city of Istanbul exploring not only the implications of gentrification but also the complexities of a father-daughter relationship.
      Director
      Asli Özge
      Producer
      Asli Özge, Seyhan Kaya, Jean-Christophe Simon
      Production Co
      EEE Films
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Turkish
      Runtime
      1h 37m