The Boss (2019)
Ahmet Vehbi Şafak, a.k.a. The Boss, is such a well-loved figure that an association was formed by his devotees. But during the Gezi Park protests of 2013, this man, until now an icon of integrity and truth, became a disappointment to those around him. For the Boss framed Gezi as a rebellion against the government and his very existence, a stance that resulted in him alienating his admirers. This wasn’t just about the rift that grew between him and his circle, it happened all over Turkey. Tolerance of difference disappeared and otherization became a cornerstone of politics. Starting out from The Boss himself, this documentary film attempts to understand the causes of polarization in Turkey.
Director: Hasan Başoğlu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: October 26, 2019
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Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Boss about?
- Ahmet Vehbi Şafak, a.k.a. The Boss, is such a well-loved figure that an association was formed by his devotees. But during the Gezi Park protests of 2013, this man, until now an icon of integrity and truth, became a disappointment to those around him. For the Boss framed Gezi as a rebellion against the government and his very existence, a stance that resulted in him alienating his admirers. This wasn’t just about the rift that grew between him and his circle, it happened all over Turkey. Tolerance of difference disappeared and otherization became a cornerstone of politics. Starting out from The Boss himself, this documentary film attempts to understand the causes of polarization in Turkey.
- Who directed The Boss?
- The Boss was directed by Hasan Başoğlu.
- Who stars in The Boss?
- The Boss stars Ahmet Vehbi.
- How long is The Boss?
- The Boss has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Boss?
- The Boss is a Documentary film.