The Waterfall (2001)

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The story takes place in Harbiye town of Antakya just before the 1960 military coup d'etat. The economic and political crisis of those days are reflected by the both funny and sad story of a family. The story is told from the eyes of Cemal. Now a famous painter, Cemal goes back to his hometown years later and remembers his childhood. In those days Cemal's father and uncle, member of rival political parties, are in a continious struggle with each other. The film depicts this absurd struggle and the strange stories of people in Harbiye together with the lyric story of the famous waterfall of the town.

Director: Semir Aslanyürek
Genre: Family, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 120 min
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Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Waterfall about?
The story takes place in Harbiye town of Antakya just before the 1960 military coup d'etat. The economic and political crisis of those days are reflected by the both funny and sad story of a family. The story is told from the eyes of Cemal. Now a famous painter, Cemal goes back to his hometown years later and remembers his childhood. In those days Cemal's father and uncle, member of rival political parties, are in a continious struggle with each other. The film depicts this absurd struggle and the strange stories of people in Harbiye together with the lyric story of the famous waterfall of the town.
Who directed The Waterfall?
The Waterfall was directed by Semir Aslanyürek.
Who stars in The Waterfall?
The Waterfall stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Tuncel Kurtiz, Aykut Oray, Ali Sürmeli, Enis Aslanyürek, Zuhal Tatlıcıoğlu.
How long is The Waterfall?
The Waterfall has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Waterfall?
The Waterfall is a Family, Drama, Comedy film.
Where was The Waterfall produced?
The Waterfall was produced in Turkey.