Takva (2006) 7.3
A promotion brings a Muslim's relationship with God into question. Director:Özer KiziltanWriter:Onder Cakar |
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Takva (2006) 7.3
A promotion brings a Muslim's relationship with God into question. Director:Özer KiziltanWriter:Onder Cakar |
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Erkan Can | ... |
Muharrem
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Meray Ülgen | ... |
Seyh
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Güven Kiraç | ... |
Rauf
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Öznur Kula | ... |
Hacer
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Erman Saban | ... |
Muhittin
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Settar Tanriögen | ... |
Ali Bey
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Engin Günaydin | ... |
Erol
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Murat Cemcir | ... |
Mahmut
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Müfit Aytekin | ... |
Ünal
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Feridun Koc | ... |
Muzaffer
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Hakan Gürsoytrak |
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Salaetin Bilal | ... |
Sükrü
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Fatima Adoum | ... |
Hayriye and Hacer's french voices
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Erdal Parmaksizoglu |
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Duygu Sen |
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Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses. Written by omayra73@yahoo.com
Takva attempts to achieve two things; It is a philosophical drama, and also a quasi-documentary. Putting the main character in a low-profile religious order, and in a ethical conundrum, the movie makers hit two birds with one reel.
Religious orders and their role in the growing politicization of Islam in Turkey is a sensitive subject. The movie refrains from saying much politically, or the characters do not have lines that can be interpreted in such a manner. However, 'Takva the documentary' speaks volumes.
Takva has good actors such as Erkan Can (the lead), a straightforward but engaging story, and a lot to learn from.