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Uzak R2 (Uk Import) - Ceylan, Nuri BilgeReleasedatum: 27 september 2004
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s critically acclaimed film tells the story of middle-aged photographer Mahmut, who is obliged to put up in his Istanbul apartment his unemployed young cousin Yusuf, who has left his home village in search of work. Haunted by the feeling that the gap between his life and his ideals is growing, Mahmut grows increasingly irritated by his provincial young relative’s encroachment into his closed and colourless world. With great wit and subtlety, Uzak explores the isolation of city life and features outstanding performances from Muzaffer Özzdemir as Mahmut and Mehmet Emin Toprak as Yusuf. Tragically, Toprak was killed in a car accident shortly after completion of filming; he posthumously won, jointly with Özzdemir, the Best Actor prize at Cannes in 2003.
DVD Extra's:
Making of documentary. Theatrical trailer. Stills and poster gallery.
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