The Gulf (2017)
Leaving behind a ruined career and a bitter divorce, Selim returns to his hometown Izmir. Unwilling to make plans for the future, he wanders around revisiting his past: family, schoolmates, an ex-lover. He runs into Cihan, a friend from the military service, an idler with a charming energy. As people start leaving Izmir due to a terrible smell caused by a mysterious maritime accident, Selim finds himself gradually drawn to a new world where he will go back embracing the possibilities of life.
Director: Emre Yeksan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: November 24, 2017
Cast
- Ulaş Tuna Astepe - Selim
- Meli Bendeli - Cihan
- Serpil Gül - Nihal
- Müfit Kayacan - Bülent
- Merve Dizdar - Pınar
- Damla Ardal - Meral
- Cem Zeynel Kılıç - Necati
- Mesude Türkmen - Şükran
- İbrahim Coşkun - Kereste Ustası Arif
- Ozan Çelik - Polis Furkan
Screenplay
Production: Bir Film, Homemade Films
Country: Turkey
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe, ελληνικά
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Emre Yeksan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Gulf about?
- Leaving behind a ruined career and a bitter divorce, Selim returns to his hometown Izmir. Unwilling to make plans for the future, he wanders around revisiting his past: family, schoolmates, an ex-lover. He runs into Cihan, a friend from the military service, an idler with a charming energy. As people start leaving Izmir due to a terrible smell caused by a mysterious maritime accident, Selim finds himself gradually drawn to a new world where he will go back embracing the possibilities of life.
- Who directed The Gulf?
- The Gulf was directed by Emre Yeksan.
- Who stars in The Gulf?
- The Gulf stars Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Meli Bendeli, Serpil Gül, Müfit Kayacan, Merve Dizdar, Damla Ardal.
- How long is The Gulf?
- The Gulf has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Gulf?
- The Gulf is a Drama film.
- Where was The Gulf produced?
- The Gulf was produced in Turkey.