Bekçi (1985)
In this film that wavers unsteadily between a comedy and a tragedy, Murtaza (Mujdat Gezen) is a deluded security guard whose fanatical reverence for "duty" verges on the psychotic. He is incapable of seeing himself for what he is -- and as a consequence he is often the unwitting and unknowing brunt of jokes. His wife and daughters are painfully aware of his shortcomings, but they generally suffer in silence. One of the daughters ends up working in the factory to help the family out financially, and when Murtaza finds her sleeping on the job one night he hits her so hard she eventually dies from the blow. Though that is not the end of it, by any means.
Director: Ali Özgentürk
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 13, 1985
Cast
Screenplay
- Işıl Özgentürk
- Orhan Kemal (Story)
Cinematography: Ertunç Şenkay
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Ali Özgentürk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bekçi about?
- In this film that wavers unsteadily between a comedy and a tragedy, Murtaza (Mujdat Gezen) is a deluded security guard whose fanatical reverence for "duty" verges on the psychotic. He is incapable of seeing himself for what he is -- and as a consequence he is often the unwitting and unknowing brunt of jokes. His wife and daughters are painfully aware of his shortcomings, but they generally suffer in silence. One of the daughters ends up working in the factory to help the family out financially, and when Murtaza finds her sleeping on the job one night he hits her so hard she eventually dies from the blow. Though that is not the end of it, by any means.
- Who directed Bekçi?
- Bekçi was directed by Ali Özgentürk.
- Who stars in Bekçi?
- Bekçi stars Müjdat Gezen, Güler Ökten, Halil Ergün, Macit Koper, Menderes Samancılar, İhsan Yüce.
- How long is Bekçi?
- Bekçi has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).