Empire of the Rabbits (2026)

Empire of the Rabbits (2026) poster

Musa lives with his father, Beko, in rural Turkey. Beko, struggling to make ends meet by assisting in rabbit-hound races, is lured by the promise of a government disability pension for Musa if he can prove his son's “disability” with a medical report. To pass as disabled, Musa must learn to mimic the mannerisms of people with physical disabilities from Nergis, a girl his age. Together, the two children form an enduring friendship as they navigate their plight.

Director: Seyfettin Tokmak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Erkan Oğur
Cinematography: Claudia Becerril Bulos
Production: Mandarina Cine, Nukleus film
Country: Croatia, Mexico, Turkey, Lebanon
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr

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More Films by Director: Seyfettin Tokmak
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire of the Rabbits about?
Musa lives with his father, Beko, in rural Turkey. Beko, struggling to make ends meet by assisting in rabbit-hound races, is lured by the promise of a government disability pension for Musa if he can prove his son's “disability” with a medical report. To pass as disabled, Musa must learn to mimic the mannerisms of people with physical disabilities from Nergis, a girl his age. Together, the two children form an enduring friendship as they navigate their plight.
Who directed Empire of the Rabbits?
Empire of the Rabbits was directed by Seyfettin Tokmak.
Who stars in Empire of the Rabbits?
Empire of the Rabbits stars Alpay Kaya, Sermet Yeşil, Kubilay Tunçer, Perla Palamutçuoğulları, Emrullah Çakay.
How long is Empire of the Rabbits?
Empire of the Rabbits has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Empire of the Rabbits?
Empire of the Rabbits is a Drama film.
Where was Empire of the Rabbits produced?
Empire of the Rabbits was produced in Croatia, Mexico, Turkey, Lebanon.