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Sen Aydinlatirsin Geceyi

  • 2013
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
11K
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Sen Aydinlatirsin Geceyi (2013)
DramaFantasyRomance

Cemal is a man who lives with his father in Akhisar town of Manisa and works in his own barber shop. Cemal, who seems to be at his own pace, is in trouble, and even he doesn't know what's go... Read allCemal is a man who lives with his father in Akhisar town of Manisa and works in his own barber shop. Cemal, who seems to be at his own pace, is in trouble, and even he doesn't know what's going on. On the other hand, in this town where almost everyone knows each other, seemingly ... Read allCemal is a man who lives with his father in Akhisar town of Manisa and works in his own barber shop. Cemal, who seems to be at his own pace, is in trouble, and even he doesn't know what's going on. On the other hand, in this town where almost everyone knows each other, seemingly ordinary people have extraordinary powers.

  • Director
    • Onur Ünlü
  • Writer
    • Onur Ünlü
  • Stars
    • Ali Atay
    • Demet Evgâr
    • Damla Sönmez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Onur Ünlü
    • Writer
      • Onur Ünlü
    • Stars
      • Ali Atay
      • Demet Evgâr
      • Damla Sönmez
    • 13User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Ali Atay
    • Cemal
    Demet Evgâr
    Demet Evgâr
    • Yasemin
    • (as Demet Evgar)
    Damla Sönmez
    Damla Sönmez
    • Defne
    Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan
    Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan
    • Yakup
    Ercan Kesal
    Ercan Kesal
    • Irfan
    Ezgi Mola
    Ezgi Mola
    • Çigdem
    Serkan Keskin
    Serkan Keskin
    • Dündar
    Nadir Saribacak
    Nadir Saribacak
    • Samim
    Derya Alabora
    • Vildan
    Aysenil Samlioglu
    • Kiz Sevket
    Cengiz Bozkurt
    Cengiz Bozkurt
    • Nazim
    Kaan Yilmaz
    • Cengiz
    Tansu Biçer
    Tansu Biçer
    • Ismet
    Kubilay Çamlidag
    • Coskun
    Bekir Çiçekdemir
    • Tuncay
    Asil Buyukozcelik
    • Süleyman
    Hüseyin Tutan
    • Eniste
    Gizem Yilmaz
    • Doktor
    • Director
      • Onur Ünlü
    • Writer
      • Onur Ünlü
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    8athanasiosze

    8/10. Recommended.

    This one had a high rating so i was expecting it's good but it was even better than i expected. Of course, it's not for anyone. It works at many levels, one might think this is surreal and bizarre, but i think it's multilayered. It's more of symbolic/allegorical than surreal. There is depth here, it's a meaningful movie, daring and provocative. At times, it was even brilliant, i stood in awe watching some amazing scenes. It's obviously that the director & writer of this movie is intellectual but this is not some kind of artsy and pretentious movie. There is a strong fantasy element but simultaneously, it's grounded in reality.

    A fragile and deeply flawed person and the struggles he faces in his life, after a tragic incident occured. A village so real and so magical simultaneously. Acts of violence, acts of love, tragedy and hope, mistakes and forgiveness.

    Be patient at the beginning, this didn't start great but it was getting better by the minute.

    A great (comedy?)/drama/fantasy movie.
    9osmanmustafa

    One of the best Turkish movies I have seen since long time...

    I must watch...a hidden jewel.

    It may be hard to access since it has not been widely released but if you somehow see it in a local festival don't hesitate to buy a ticket. I feel lucky to be one of the minority who was able to watch it thanks to "Baska Sinema" in İstanbul.

    I am a big fantasy science fiction fan. I was surprised to see that most of the characters in the movie have special powers but this not a superhero movie. The film is about ordinary people with superhuman powers who live in a small town and live their standard, boring lives. They are all extremely naive and even the most extraordinary incidents and behaviors are being easily accepted by the townspeople.

    I think this is all I can say without giving any spoilers but I know that I left the theater with a smiling face and a broken hard at the same time.

    If you want to watch an extraordinary and amusing film, don't miss it.
    10yemo-134-860159

    Extraordinary Brilliant Movie

    First of all I want to explain why Onur Unlu didn't screen this excellent movie in theater.

    In our country the sector of cinema is organized by a particular group which have an exclusive possession in this sector. I can't remember the percentage accurately but he said that %30 (or 40) of the movie theaters belong to this group. Besides these theaters have a significant role in box office as they are all fully booked. ( Turkish members could know these theaters easily i.e. FORUM CINEMAS ).

    I mean these cinemas determine the box office indeed and others not much important. That's way the terribly awful movies have great amount of box office. (just like Ozcan Deniz's Evim Sensin). And this group doesn't want to accept Onur Unlu's films to screen their movie theaters.

    So Onur Unlu was aware of ( and I think he is still) the condition that he couldn't have had the opportunity to do good things without help of this group. And then he decided to not to screen his last film in theaters. In my opinion it is something humiliating to be at the same theater with terrible films one of which written above. Hence I've found Unlu's decision so correct.

    There are lots of thing to talk about the movie. But it doesn't deserve any spoiler. I think there is not only one main idea in this movie.

    You must really watch it.

    Thanks and best regards to the director Onur Unlu and all who contributed to this.
    9rameshmanjunath

    Brilliant Fantasy movie...!!!

    Watched the movie in BIFFES 2013 (bangalore international film festival). The sheer brilliance of this fantasy movie can be credited to director, cinematographer and music director. The black and white medium of this fantasy movie adds more to its glory. This movie is not everybody's cup of tea, I Saw people walking out in middle or abruptly during screening. Mreyte ya mreyte (caramel) by Racha Rizk is mesmerizing and adds significantly to the viewing pleasure. The synopsis is given, so i wont go in detail about the story. The climax scene is wonderfully crafted and the performance by almost all the actors are excellent. Some scenes may seem violent, thats the only thing hard to over come. Watch it if you get a chance and you love fantasy movies, where a world has two moons and two suns with superhero kind of characters, yet lead a very ordinary life.
    88bithummingbird

    Absurd, surreal and curious

    In a Marquezian town, while people are minding their daily business, extraordinary things happen to a man on a daily basis. Among daily struggles characters are filled with questions about life and death like many of us. When love and jealosy comes around, things get complicated and messy.

    If you wanna have an evening "watching" some sonnes of Shakespeare in black&white while hearing the song Mreyte ya Mreyte in several scenes, here's your pick, don't miss!

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 2013 (Turkey)
    • Country of origin
      • Turkey
    • Official sites
      • Official site
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    • Language
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • Tu illumines la nuit
    • Filming locations
      • Manisa, Turkey
    • Production company
      • Eflatun Film
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 47m(107 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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