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Sonbahar (2008) -- 'Autumn' is a beautiful debut film from writer/director Ozcan Alper, about a former student's return to his hometown after being imprisoned for 10 years under suspicion of socialist activity.
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8.0/10   826 votes
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Writer:
Özcan Alper (writer)
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Release Date:
19 December 2008 (Turkey) more
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Plot:
A man struggles after his release from ten years as a political prisoner. | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
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One of best, most meticulously handled art films in my recent memory more (10 total)

Cast

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Onur Saylak ... Yusuf
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cihan Camkerte ... Onur
Yasar Güven ... Kogus Yasar
Serkan Keskin ... Mikail
Megi Kobaladze ... Eka
Nino Lejava ... Maria
Sibel Öz ... Asiye
Serhan Pirpir ... Cihan
Raife Yenigül ... Gülefer
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Also Known As:
Autumn (International: English title)
Herbst (Germany)
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99 min
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1 out of 2 people found the following review useful.
One of best, most meticulously handled art films in my recent memory, 10 October 2009
10/10
Author: slowboatmo from United States

Honestly, I cannot find fault with this movie. If you are a fan of fast-pace,thrilling and noisy Hollywood movies or any other foreign films that are obsessed with the portrayal of sex, then you should not even bother to comment on this movie. Also, if you want to compare this film to Tarkovsky, you are ruining the name of this Turkish director. Tarkovsky's film is like watching the paint dry without any real substance, but this film is a whole level above the self-indulgent art films with ridiculously long shots that offer no meaning. The feeling of the protagonist blends perfectly with the wonderful portrayal of nature and meticulously handled cinematography to create a deeply satisfying feeling that one can rarely get from performing most of the activities in our lives. This movie succeeds on many levels, whether it be symbolical, existential and emotional level. It totally rivets the audience as we watch every sequence of the character's life unfold and are absorbed into the authentic, life-like mood of the Autumn. It is a truly enjoyable and profound experience. Because of this movie, i will be a loyal fan of the Turkish cinema for many years to come. Not only the movie shows what a real movie should be like, it can also be seen as a book of wisdom that reveals eternal truth or problems that are hidden in human lives.

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