Big Man, Little Love (2001)

Big Man, Little Love (2001) poster

An orphaned Kurdish child (Hêjar) and a Turkish pensioner (Rıfat) are thrown together by circumstance. Rıfat, a widowed retired judge, refuses to get involved in politics. He is forced out of his solitude, when Hêjar the only survivor of a police raid on his Kurdish neighbors, takes refuge at his home. Gradually, he warms up to the kid and decides to reunite her with her family.

Director: Handan İpekçi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Nikos Kanakis
Production: Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Eurimages, Focusfilm Kft., Greek Film Centre, Tivoli Film Produkcio
Country: Turkey, France, Hungary, Greece
Language: Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: tr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Man, Little Love about?
An orphaned Kurdish child (Hêjar) and a Turkish pensioner (Rıfat) are thrown together by circumstance. Rıfat, a widowed retired judge, refuses to get involved in politics. He is forced out of his solitude, when Hêjar the only survivor of a police raid on his Kurdish neighbors, takes refuge at his home. Gradually, he warms up to the kid and decides to reunite her with her family.
Who directed Big Man, Little Love?
Big Man, Little Love was directed by Handan İpekçi.
Who stars in Big Man, Little Love?
Big Man, Little Love stars Şükran Güngör, Dilan Erçetin, Füsun Demirel, Yıldız Kenter, İsmail Hakkı Şen, Sevinç Erol.
How long is Big Man, Little Love?
Big Man, Little Love has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Big Man, Little Love?
Big Man, Little Love is a Drama film.
Where was Big Man, Little Love produced?
Big Man, Little Love was produced in Turkey, France, Hungary, Greece.