Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual (2026)
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
Director: Buğra Mert Alkayalar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: March 12, 2026
Cast
Music: Yağız Oral
Cinematography: Emre Arslan
Editing: Kağan Tunca
Production: BMA, Amirler Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual about?
- “Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
- Who directed Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
- Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was directed by Buğra Mert Alkayalar.
- Who stars in Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
- Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual stars Ayşe Akbaş, Atiye Gözlüklü, Mehmet Berk Yaltırık, Mezide Demirel, Nurten Tınmaz, Rıfat Çalgın.
- How long is Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
- Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
- Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual produced?
- Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was produced in Turkey.