Uzak (DVD, 2004)

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Mahmut is a middle-aged photographer who has been quite successful at isolating himself along with his regrets within the city of Istanbul. His young cousin, Yusuf, arrives in the city in search of work and a place to stay. He's ready for more social interaction than Mahmut is ready for. Turkish language with English subtitles.

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eBay Product ID (ePID)30860927

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitleUzak
ActorMehmet Emin Toprak, Muzaffer Ozdemir
DirectorNuri Bilge Ceylan
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
LanguageTurkish
FeaturesNuri Bilge Ceylan Interview\Koza Short Film By Buri Bilge Ceylan\Behind The Scenes Footage\Theatrical Trailer\Filmographies, Widescreen, With Subtitles
Aspect RatioAnamorphic Wide Screen
Run Time105 Mins
GenreDrama, General

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Certificate18
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureTürkiye
Additional InformationNuri Bilge Ceylan's DISTANT chronicles the numbing loneliness, longing, and isolation in the lives of two men who are consumed by their own problems. Istanbul photographer Mahmut (Muzaffer Ozdemir) reluctantly receives his relative Yusuf (Mehmet Emin Toprak), but the mingling of their lives does little to alleviate their detachment. Mahmut's ex-wife is moving and Mahmut cannot deal with the residue of his feelings for her, and later, he must care for his ill mother. Yusuf unsuccessfully looks for work on a ship in hopes of seeing the world and having money left over for his family, but ends up wandering the city, failing to find the connection and inclusion he seems to desire. Despite a superficial effort by Mahmut to help by offering Yusuf a job on a photo shoot, their already distant relationship devolves into little more than sharing the same space, as neither can find a way to communicate at a deeper level.<BR>Ceylan uses his significant cinematic talents to great effect with long, meditative shots that emphasize a mood of alienation and stagnancy. Wintry Istanbul becomes its own character, as its foreboding weather and stark industrial areas create a physical distance among the characters. Imbued with pathos, this film provides a complex character study that speaks to the need for human connection. Ceylan's cast is comprised of his relatives and friends, all nonprofessional actors, who turn in refined performances. DISTANT won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 2003.
Movie/TV TitleUzak
Sound sourceDolby Digital 2.0

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    Can only say what a brilliant film this is absolutly stunning photography and story line. Thankyou for a top rated film.

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    It engages you with the characters and their feelings. Tells about the culture as well.

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