Weekend (2016)
'Haftasonu' tells the story of Hasan, who travels to Cyprus after many years following the death of his father. As he spends a weekend in his childhood village, his sense of belonging and identity will be questioned by all within. Following a festival run in 2016 and 2017, the film is now available for viewing here: https://vimeo.com/161152843
Director: Talat Gokdemir
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: May 25, 2016
Cast
- Izel Seylani - Hasan
- Oya Gurel - Mother
Screenplay
Editing: Talat Gokdemir
Production: InMotion Productions
Country: Cyprus, United Kingdom
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
identity, trauma, conflict, family, cyprus
More Films by Director: Talat Gokdemir
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Weekend about?
- 'Haftasonu' tells the story of Hasan, who travels to Cyprus after many years following the death of his father. As he spends a weekend in his childhood village, his sense of belonging and identity will be questioned by all within. Following a festival run in 2016 and 2017, the film is now available for viewing here: https://vimeo.com/161152843
- Who directed Weekend?
- Weekend was directed by Talat Gokdemir.
- Who stars in Weekend?
- Weekend stars Izel Seylani, Oya Gurel.
- How long is Weekend?
- Weekend has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Weekend?
- Weekend is a Drama film.
- Where was Weekend produced?
- Weekend was produced in Cyprus, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Weekend?
- The themes of Weekend include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.