Winter Sleep

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Dave S Arguably Nuri Bilge Ceylan's masterpiece, Winter Sleep is the story of Aydin (Haluk Bilginer), a former actor who has retired to a remote region of Turkey, dedicating time to operating a small hotel, writing a book, and managing properties inherited from his father. Compassionate by nature, he finds himself troubled by his difficulty relating to his family, friends and tenants, causing him to reevaluate his interpersonal relationships. While the visuals are often stunning, the film's success rests in its thought-provoking dialogue and the performances of its actors, most notably Bilginer in the lead role. Clocking in at well over three hours, it does require some patience but will hold the interest of the attentive viewer. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/23 Full Review Audience Member good slow movie reminds me someone who i love. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely brilliant! Subtle interpretation of Russian classical literature Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Remote hotel in Turkey, the owner's much younger wife is dissatisfied, his divorced sister picks fights and he has tenants that are way behind on payments. For 3 hours, it's convincing but not riveting. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member The novel that turned into a film. As if you feel like you are in the novel when you watch Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Ceylan's film is a film about the inherently destructive aspects of 'pride', tired old traditions, antiquated thinking, dishonesty (or at least being intentionally disingenuous), and letting your bitterness and resentment fester until it eats away too much of you and leaves you at odds with those closest to you, if not everyone. It's a film on the extreme difficulties of honest, direct communication. How far too often attempts at mature, important discussions become a pissing contest of petty psychological attacks, feigning offense or hurt feelings, bringing up the worst of the past, etc. This is made clear, but then Ceylan rather beats us over the head with it with too many examples of such conversations. Yes, Aydin is a jerk. Necla is foolish for blaming herself for her ex's weakness and alcoholism. Ismail is a fool, period. Hamdi is too much of a nice guy whipping boy. Nihal is naive, but well-meaning. Still, too talkative for my taste. 3.6 stars Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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