Wisdom of the Whale (2024)
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In a remote Muğla village, a pregnant woman faces a brewing conflict. All the men have left to work in mines, leaving the women alone and vulnerable. The only person oposes this situation is Gülsüm, a nomadic outsider. Her unconventional lifestyle and beliefs clash with the village’s traditions. As tensions rise, the village chief isolates Gülsüm, forbidding others from interacting with her. With childbirth imminent, Gülsüm faces a crucial decision: conform to the system or trust in her own instincts and the natural world she holds dear.
Director: Önder Şengül
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 8, 2024
Cast
- Özge Cevher Yüksel - Gülsüm
- Şamil Kafkas - Mukhtar Adem
- Ozan Yüksel - The Guest
- Yağmur Eslem Özsu - Doğa
- Sevda Korkmazgil - Mine
- Ramazan Akyürek - Cılız
- Betül Biteker - Cahide
- Sevda Aytan - Mukaddes
- Ayça Bozkurt Atioğlu - Necmiye
- Cihanfer Özgür - Zarif
Screenplay
Cinematography: Murat Has
Editing: Önder Şengül
Production: Acı Biber Film Yapım
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Önder Şengül
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wisdom of the Whale about?
- In a remote Muğla village, a pregnant woman faces a brewing conflict. All the men have left to work in mines, leaving the women alone and vulnerable. The only person oposes this situation is Gülsüm, a nomadic outsider. Her unconventional lifestyle and beliefs clash with the village’s traditions. As tensions rise, the village chief isolates Gülsüm, forbidding others from interacting with her. With childbirth imminent, Gülsüm faces a crucial decision: conform to the system or trust in her own instincts and the natural world she holds dear.
- Who directed Wisdom of the Whale?
- Wisdom of the Whale was directed by Önder Şengül.
- Who stars in Wisdom of the Whale?
- Wisdom of the Whale stars Özge Cevher Yüksel, Şamil Kafkas, Ozan Yüksel, Yağmur Eslem Özsu, Sevda Korkmazgil, Ramazan Akyürek.
- How long is Wisdom of the Whale?
- Wisdom of the Whale has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Wisdom of the Whale?
- Wisdom of the Whale is a Drama film.
- Where was Wisdom of the Whale produced?
- Wisdom of the Whale was produced in Turkey.