Merhaba Güzel Vatanım (2019)
Biopic of the Turkish poet Nâzim Hikmet and Ahmet Ümit, who followed in his footsteps. Based on the real-life stories of the two writers, the film explores the impact of Nâzım Hikmet's journey to Moscow on Ahmet Ümit's turbulent life and his move to Moscow in the 1980s. The film, which also features important segments of Turkish history, highlights the most dramatic aspects of the writers' challenging journeys while emphasizing the redemptive power of art and literature. Embracing the slogan "Life is short, art is long," the film explores how two young people were transformed into writers by the influence of their era.
Director: Cengiz Özkarabekir
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: October 31, 2019
Cast
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
Keywords
poet, fictional biography
More Films by Director: Cengiz Özkarabekir
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merhaba Güzel Vatanım about?
- Biopic of the Turkish poet Nâzim Hikmet and Ahmet Ümit, who followed in his footsteps. Based on the real-life stories of the two writers, the film explores the impact of Nâzım Hikmet's journey to Moscow on Ahmet Ümit's turbulent life and his move to Moscow in the 1980s. The film, which also features important segments of Turkish history, highlights the most dramatic aspects of the writers' challenging journeys while emphasizing the redemptive power of art and literature. Embracing the slogan "Life is short, art is long," the film explores how two young people were transformed into writers by the influence of their era.
- Who directed Merhaba Güzel Vatanım?
- Merhaba Güzel Vatanım was directed by Cengiz Özkarabekir.
- Who stars in Merhaba Güzel Vatanım?
- Merhaba Güzel Vatanım stars Yetkin Dikinciler, Serkan Altintas, Berna Laçin, Pelin Batu, Umut Beşkırma, Levent Üzümcü.
- How long is Merhaba Güzel Vatanım?
- Merhaba Güzel Vatanım has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Merhaba Güzel Vatanım?
- Merhaba Güzel Vatanım is a History, Drama film.
- Where was Merhaba Güzel Vatanım produced?
- Merhaba Güzel Vatanım was produced in Turkey.