Amazon Original movie from Turkey unlocks a new perspective on Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil’s 19th-century novel, Aşk-ı Memnu (Forbidden Love). Director duo Mehmet Binay & M.Caner Alper’ 4th feature film explores passionate love by diving into the thoughts of earthly desires. Bihter sees marrying rich but elderly Adnan as an escape from society’s labels. However, Bihter is engulfed by desires for Behlül, a relative of Adnan. Bihter is the story of passion, infidelity, courage, and cowardice.
BERGEN: directing duo Mehmet Binay & M.Caner Alper’s 3rd feature film opened at movie theaters in Turkey and across Europe in March 2022. BERGEN hit a record of 5.9 million ticket sales in only six weeks.
LACRIMOSA
“If old stories were retold today how would you like them to end? Ancient lands, familiar names, and a surprise ending. ”
USA-Turkey co-production: Lacrimosa will be opening at the 26th Nuremberg International Film Festival (FFTD).
ZENNE DANCER
“An unlikely trio, an unshakeable friendship and family boundaries that prove deadly to breach. ZENNE DANCER has been screened at more than 70 international film festivals, and awarded with 25 prizes worldwide.”
DRAWERS
From the makers of Zenne Dancer comes a brave new film on teenage sexuality and young womanhood. DRAWERS draws its beauty from its subversiveness and it will resonate with you for a long time.
“We tell stories others would not dare to talk about because they are taboos in our troubled societies. Our films are often controversial while projecting colorful and vibrant vignettes from dramatic characters who are inspired by real events and stories.”
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