The Snail Room
A freelance artist, Zail feels unfulfilled yet knows he isn’t fully trying. He paints murals in cafes and bars, living without a steady job or schedule. After enduring prolonged spasms, a hospital diagnosis confirms his worst fears. Trapped by poverty and despair, he spirals into a void of insignificance, finding solace in a snail he befriends—both retreating into their shells from the world. As his illness worsens, hope fades. One night, seeking to recapture fleeting joys, he meets Gece, a transgender woman, in a bar. Their encounter sparks a journey through the most vivid, colorful night of his life, confronting his fears and fleetingly escaping his despair.
Director: Yiğit Küçükkibar
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Cast
- Kemal Burak Alper - Zail
- Meli Bendeli - Gece
- Arzu Yanardağ - Ruya Kadin
- Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu - Doctor
- Volkan Özbay - Kapici
Screenplay
Editing: Yiğit Küçükkibar, Murat Can Memiş
Language: Türkçe
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Snail Room about?
- A freelance artist, Zail feels unfulfilled yet knows he isn’t fully trying. He paints murals in cafes and bars, living without a steady job or schedule. After enduring prolonged spasms, a hospital diagnosis confirms his worst fears. Trapped by poverty and despair, he spirals into a void of insignificance, finding solace in a snail he befriends—both retreating into their shells from the world. As his illness worsens, hope fades. One night, seeking to recapture fleeting joys, he meets Gece, a transgender woman, in a bar. Their encounter sparks a journey through the most vivid, colorful night of his life, confronting his fears and fleetingly escaping his despair.
- Who directed The Snail Room?
- The Snail Room was directed by Yiğit Küçükkibar.
- Who stars in The Snail Room?
- The Snail Room stars Kemal Burak Alper, Meli Bendeli, Arzu Yanardağ, Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu, Volkan Özbay.
- How long is The Snail Room?
- The Snail Room has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Snail Room?
- The Snail Room is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Snail Room?
- The Snail Room had a budget of $25,000.