The Bride (1973 Turkish film)

The Bride (Turkish: Gelin) is a 1973 Turkish drama film written and directed by Ömer Lütfi Akad about a young woman who moves with her husband and sick child to Istanbul. The film, which won three awards, including best film, at the 5th Adana "Golden Boll" International Film Festival, was voted one of the 10 Best Turkish Films by the Ankara Cinema Association.[1]

The Bride
Theatrical poster
Directed byÖmer Lütfi Akad
Written byÖmer Lütfi Akad
Produced byHürrem Erman
Starring
CinematographyGani Turanlı
Music byYalçın Tura
Production
company
Erman Film
Distributed byÖren Film
Release date
  • 1 April 1973 (1973-04-01)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryTurkey
LanguageTurkish

Synopsis edit

A young woman moves with her husband and small child to her husband's family in Istanbul. Her son becomes ill and the doctor tells her that he will soon die if he doesn't get an operation. The family refuses to help her because they can't see anything wrong with the boy and all money is needed for a new shop they have just opened. When her son dies she takes a desperate step.

Release edit

Festival screenings edit

  • 5th Adana "Golden Boll" International Film Festival
  • 39th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival[2]
  • The 2014 BFI London Film Festival

Reception edit

Awards edit

  • 5th Adana "Golden Boll" International Film Festival
    • Best Film
    • Best Supporting Actor
    • Best Supporting Actress

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Arslan, Tunca. "Ten Best Turkish Films: The Bride". Ankara Cinema Association. Retrieved 2010-02-18.
  2. ^ "Archive of films - 39th festival /B". KVIFF. Retrieved 18 March 2018.

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