Weekend
Weekend

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Weekend

2016
Movie
23 min
Turkish

'Haftasonu' tells the story of Hasan, who travels to Cyprus after many years following the death of his father. As he spends a weekend in his childhood village, his sense of belonging and identity will be questioned by all within. Following a festival run in 2016 and 2017, the film is now available for viewing here: https://vimeo.com/161152843

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users92%
Director: Andrew HaighGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Two men meet in a club and embark on a weekend romance. Over the course of their brief encounter, they explore their feelings for each other, their pasts, and their uncertain futures. What begins as a casual hookup evolves into a deep and intimate connection, challenging their perceptions of themselves and each other.

Critical Reception

Weekend garnered widespread critical acclaim for its raw, authentic portrayal of a burgeoning same-sex relationship. Critics lauded its naturalistic dialogue, compelling performances from its lead actors, and its sensitive exploration of themes such as intimacy, identity, and the complexities of modern love. It is widely regarded as a poignant and deeply humanistic film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intimate and realistic depiction of a developing relationship.

  • Lauded for the superb, naturalistic performances of its lead actors.

  • Commended for its sensitive and nuanced exploration of LGBTQ+ themes.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film's authentic portrayal of connection and intimacy, highlighting the natural chemistry between the leads and the film's emotional depth. Many found it to be a moving and relatable story about finding a significant connection in a short amount of time.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards, won Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards, and received multiple nominations and wins at various film festivals.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in chronological order, allowing the actors to develop their characters' relationship organically as the story progressed.

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