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Dormitory

Original title: Yurt
  • 2023
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.1K
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Doga Karakas in Dormitory (2023)
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Fourteen-year-old Ahmet leaves home for an all-boys religious dormitory, navigating family expectations, religious duties, and holding onto childhood amid environmental and personal changes.Fourteen-year-old Ahmet leaves home for an all-boys religious dormitory, navigating family expectations, religious duties, and holding onto childhood amid environmental and personal changes.Fourteen-year-old Ahmet leaves home for an all-boys religious dormitory, navigating family expectations, religious duties, and holding onto childhood amid environmental and personal changes.

  • Director
    • Nehir Tuna
  • Writer
    • Nehir Tuna
  • Stars
    • Doga Karakas
    • Can Bartu Aslan
    • Ozan Çelik
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.1K
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    • Director
      • Nehir Tuna
    • Writer
      • Nehir Tuna
    • Stars
      • Doga Karakas
      • Can Bartu Aslan
      • Ozan Çelik
    • 13User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Doga Karakas
    • Ahmet
    Can Bartu Aslan
    Can Bartu Aslan
    • Hakan
    Ozan Çelik
    • Yakup Hodja
    Tansu Biçer
    Tansu Biçer
    • Father
    Didem Ellialti
    Didem Ellialti
    • Mother
    Orhan Güner
    Orhan Güner
    • Behlül Hodja
    Isilti Su Alyanak
    • Sevinç
    Emrullah Erbay
    • Enes Hodja
    Fatih Berk Sahin
    • School Bully
    Erdi Kökerer
    • Macid
    Tolga T. Talay
    • Hodja at Yurt
    Miraç Kaya
    • Musa
    Nazli Benan Özkaya
    • English Teacher
    Ercan Erdil
    • Bully around dormitory
    Esila Ergun
    • Little Girl
    • (as Esila Ergün)
    Gülnur Unal
    • Little Girl's Mother
    Mehmet Onur Atbas
    • Commander
    Ibrahim Olam
    • School Manager
    • Director
      • Nehir Tuna
    • Writer
      • Nehir Tuna
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    10Alper-72

    A Striking Film on Pressure, Belonging, and Freedom

    Yurt is truly an impressive and thought-provoking piece. It masterfully narrates a child's struggle to find themselves within the constraints imposed by society. Nehir Tuna's direction, atmosphere, and storytelling are highly successful.

    In particular, the scenes reflecting Ahmet's inner world deeply affected me. On one hand, he is caught between his father's and society's expectations, and on the other, he begins to question the rules after meeting a freer character like Hakan. This internal conflict is portrayed very realistically. The anxiety, helplessness, and curiosity in Ahmet's eyes were palpable in every scene.

    The film's way of depicting the environment of the dormitory, the pressure, and how individuality is disregarded was quite striking. The dark and oppressive tones perfectly matched the story's atmosphere. In some scenes, I truly felt as if I were inside that environment.

    Additionally, the film subtly weaves in elements of the political atmosphere of the era. Details like Sevinç's use of the word "Aczmendi" remind viewers of 1990s Turkey and its conservative structure. These elements are integrated into the narrative in a natural flow, without being overly blatant.

    While watching this film, I couldn't help but put myself in Ahmet's shoes. His internal conflict, the obligation to conform, and the burgeoning desire for freedom all felt incredibly familiar to me.

    Ahmet's growth in an environment trying to box him in-caught between the desire to belong and the need to be free-reminded me exactly of my own experiences. That silence, the waiting to be understood without saying anything, questioning whether he is doing the "right" thing with every move he makes...

    I was reminded that courage is contagious, but it also comes with a cost. In the final scenes, Ahmet's eyes perhaps showed for the first time that he truly understood things. At that moment, Ahmet was no longer present; I was.

    Hakan's fate and Ahmet's inner journey seem to be left for the audience's interpretation. For some, this might appear as an unresolved ending, yet I believe it makes the message the film aims to convey even stronger.

    In conclusion, Yurt is not just a coming-of-age story, but a film that questions the impact of society on the individual. It is definitely one of those productions that should be watched.
    7soraouji

    The Film has Created It's Own Reality

    In fact, although the Evrenists were thought to be against religious communities in the 90s, they gave the greatest support. In fact, no religious community dormitory was inspected like in the film. If there had been, the nationalists would have used it as material and there would have been a lot of news. In addition, it can be said that the part where secularists attack the dormitories creates its own reality.

    In conclusion, I think the film reflects the viewpoint of the Evrenists very well, they tried to stay in the middle by saying a little from them and a little from them.

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    10mctengiroglu

    A Child's Journey Between Kemalism and Islam

    I found this film to be exceptionally well-made. From the actors to the scenes, everything evoked a sense of nostalgia. The realism was top-notch. In my opinion, it beautifully portrayed the struggles of a child torn between Kemalism and Islam. It captured the essence of being caught in the middle, feeling trapped, with remarkable accuracy. These aspects were all very valuable. I was particularly struck by the line, "Who is greater, Allah or Atatürk?" I believe it was a significant statement.

    Moreover, the film sheds light on the intense impact of religion and nationalism on children in Turkey, often unnoticed by society. This depiction of children feeling trapped between these powerful forces makes it a crucial piece of work. I hope it reaches a wide audience and that everyone has the chance to see it.
    7erensafasay

    A longing for blue, a serenade for freedom.

    The movie makes us watch the panorama of Türkiye in the 90s. This panorama is so narrow, so cramped that it looks like it is inside a dormitory. Ahmet and Hakan are stuck like each of us, looking for freedom. There were parts where I watched with bated breath. Spoiler: The only part I couldn't understand was what was Ahmet's father's motivation for a radical change? Would it make a big difference if the movie showed us this? I don't think so. Definitely a must watch. The movie Yurt reminded me of this quote. "Yours is not despair, it's boredom. Everyone alive has hope." Everyone alive has hope. No matter what our choices are. Just like the action of running away, which Ahmet sees as a last resort.
    yigitkaankucuk

    a salvation of a little heart

    If you only knew how sorry I feel for our children who experienced this and similar things. Unfortunately, things like this can still happen. Children who are sent to such dormitories for a purpose without even consulting their children may face many psychological problems throughout their lives. They always filter the events they experience through a religious filter and forget who they are. They lose their own character because they constantly shape their perspectives according to the moral values imposed on them. As someone who has many friends around him, like our main character Ahmet, and who has talked to people who have experienced such things many times, I was amazed. The director touched on the sensitive points so correctly that I felt like I had experienced these things. An incredible expression, so emotional. In my opinion, every viewer can find something from themselves in this movie... Congrats all the actors, especially precious director Nehir Tuna.

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      YURT is a Turkish-German-French co-production.

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2024 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Turkey
      • Germany
      • France
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    • Language
      • Turkish
    • Also known as
      • 你看見青春的顏色嗎
    • Filming locations
      • Izmir, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • Ciné-Sud Promotion
      • Red Balloon Film
      • TN Yapim
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      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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