Athlete (2025)
Hatice, a young and ambitious weightlifter living with her unemployed mother, aims to win the lifetime allowance provided to athletes who win medals in international competitions. In her pursuit of success at all costs, she decides to use an unconventional doping technique at the world championships: She will get pregnant, boost her hormones, and then have an abortion. But when her attempts don’t go as well as she’s anticipated, she has to take unexpected detours.
Director: Semih Gülen, Mustafa Emin Büyükcoşkun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: April 19, 2025
Cast
Music: Eylül Deniz Keleş
Cinematography: Ayse Alacakaptan
Editing: Semih Gülen, Arda Çiltepe
Production: Vigo Film, Amok Film, filmfaust, Tangaj Production
Country: Turkey, Germany, Romania
Language: Bosanski, Türkçe
Original Language: tr
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Athlete about?
- Hatice, a young and ambitious weightlifter living with her unemployed mother, aims to win the lifetime allowance provided to athletes who win medals in international competitions. In her pursuit of success at all costs, she decides to use an unconventional doping technique at the world championships: She will get pregnant, boost her hormones, and then have an abortion. But when her attempts don’t go as well as she’s anticipated, she has to take unexpected detours.
- Who directed Athlete?
- Athlete was directed by Semih Gülen, Mustafa Emin Büyükcoşkun.
- Who stars in Athlete?
- Athlete stars Sevda Baş, Tarhan Karagöz, Esra Kızıldoğan, Bilgesu Akın, Gamze Akça Özcan, Ercan Kesal.
- How long is Athlete?
- Athlete has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Athlete?
- Athlete is a Drama film.
- Where was Athlete produced?
- Athlete was produced in Turkey, Germany, Romania.