A Thousand Years Later.
A Thousand Years Later.

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A Thousand Years Later.

1985
Movie
93 min
Turkish

Tarkan and the Roman (Byzantine) Emperor clash in the musical "A Thousand Years Ago" directed by Haldun Dormen in 1985. Popular names of the period such as Sezen Aksu, Aysen Gruda, Sener Sen, Ilyas Salman and Adile Nasit also play in the play. The play "A Thousand Years Later" is the prequel to the play "A Thousand Years Ago" which was shown in the same year.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Director: Michael CiminoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Set in 1985, this film follows Eddie, a disillusioned ex-boxer and aspiring writer, who finds himself drawn to the enigmatic and possibly suicidal Camille. Their relationship is intense and fraught with emotional turmoil as Eddie attempts to understand Camille's inner world while battling his own demons. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a chaotic existence.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'A Thousand Years Later' was met with a largely negative critical response. Reviewers often cited its sprawling narrative, perceived pretentiousness, and the uneven performances as significant drawbacks. Despite some acknowledgment of its ambition and visual style, the film struggled to find a cohesive identity and was deemed overly long and self-indulgent by many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual ambition but criticized for its meandering plot and excessive length.

  • Performances were noted as intense, but often felt disconnected from the narrative's core.

  • The film's existential themes were seen as heavy-handed and underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'A Thousand Years Later' appears to be mixed to negative, with many viewers finding the film's runtime excessive and its narrative difficult to follow. Some appreciate its artistic aspirations and Rourke's performance, while others express frustration with its bleak tone and lack of clear resolution.

Fun Fact

The film's ambitious scope and its challenging subject matter contributed to its significant budget, making it one of the more expensive independent films of its era.

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