The Terrible Children (2021)

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In Keskincik, a village situated near the Syrian border of Turkey, a young man, Mahmut wishes to divorce his newly-wed wife. Guilt-ridden, he doesn’t know how to end the marriage. Recently, Mahmut’s sister Zeynep has ended her engagement as well. Resolute to quit the village, Zeynep enrols in an open high school and finds a job in a factory. Against her father’s wishes, Zeynep hopes to leave the village and study at a university. Mahmut and Zeynep become the centre of a genuine conflict in their family and community. As resentments and dilemmas come to light, the film aims to magnify this upcoming generation as they try to escape child marriages and create a new way of life for themselves.

Director: Ahmet Necdet Çupur
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Music: Paradox Paradise
Editing: Mathilde Van de Moortel
Country: France, Germany, Turkey
Language: العربية, Türkçe
Original Language: tr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Terrible Children about?
In Keskincik, a village situated near the Syrian border of Turkey, a young man, Mahmut wishes to divorce his newly-wed wife. Guilt-ridden, he doesn’t know how to end the marriage. Recently, Mahmut’s sister Zeynep has ended her engagement as well. Resolute to quit the village, Zeynep enrols in an open high school and finds a job in a factory. Against her father’s wishes, Zeynep hopes to leave the village and study at a university. Mahmut and Zeynep become the centre of a genuine conflict in their family and community. As resentments and dilemmas come to light, the film aims to magnify this upcoming generation as they try to escape child marriages and create a new way of life for themselves.
Who directed The Terrible Children?
The Terrible Children was directed by Ahmet Necdet Çupur.
How long is The Terrible Children?
The Terrible Children has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Terrible Children?
The Terrible Children is a Documentary film.
Where was The Terrible Children produced?
The Terrible Children was produced in France, Germany, Turkey.