Overtime (2011)

Overtime (2011) poster

Istanbul, today. The city has become one big machine that pulls people apart. Through the streets of the city echo the voices of young male and female workers. The harsh reality of an uncertain economic phase is felt in each segment of what is left of the Turkish society class structure. A Kurdish girl stands up against her family rules and tradition. The last young member of a diminished clan remembers the past ruefully. A child worker is forced to support his family since he is the only one who earns some money. A young unemployed male sells himself to tourists in front of the Blue Mosque. His body is the last working tool he is left with. Torn between the West and the East, Istanbul becomes the city symbol of a world that can neither go back nor (yet…) step forward.

Director: Gürcan Keltek
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Ricky Tomlinson
Cinematography: Murat Tunçel, Gürcan Keltek
Editing: Eytan İpeker
Production: 29P Films
Country: Turkey
Language: Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Gürcan Keltek
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overtime about?
Istanbul, today. The city has become one big machine that pulls people apart. Through the streets of the city echo the voices of young male and female workers. The harsh reality of an uncertain economic phase is felt in each segment of what is left of the Turkish society class structure. A Kurdish girl stands up against her family rules and tradition. The last young member of a diminished clan remembers the past ruefully. A child worker is forced to support his family since he is the only one who earns some money. A young unemployed male sells himself to tourists in front of the Blue Mosque. His body is the last working tool he is left with. Torn between the West and the East, Istanbul becomes the city symbol of a world that can neither go back nor (yet…) step forward.
Who directed Overtime?
Overtime was directed by Gürcan Keltek.
Who stars in Overtime?
Overtime stars Okan Urun, Ebru Ojen Şahin, Cihan Ocak.
How long is Overtime?
Overtime has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is Overtime?
Overtime is a Documentary film.
Where was Overtime produced?
Overtime was produced in Turkey.