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Gün Ortasında Karanlık
The film tells the story of a mother who has lost her child. After losing her husband in a traffic accident, Güzin is left alone with her physically and mentally disabled son Sedat. She spends a long time looking for a caregiver to look after Sedat. All the caregivers she finds refuse to work because Sedat is disabled. Güzin locks Sedat in his room and leaves him alone at home while she goes to work. However, one day when she is called to the hospital for an emergency, she forgets to lock the door. When she returns, she finds her son’s lifeless body. All investigations determine that the death was the result of negligence. Therefore, Güzin is found guilty. However, Güzin, who does not believe the verdict, begins searching for her son’s killer.
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Plot Summary
A man named Hakan is preparing for a journey. While he's getting ready, he encounters two other men who try to make him miss his train. The film explores themes of existential dread and the passage of time.
Critical Reception
As an early short film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 'Karanlık' is primarily noted for foreshadowing the auteur's later thematic concerns and minimalist style. While not widely reviewed in the traditional sense due to its status as an early student film, it is recognized within cinephile circles as a significant work in the development of Turkish cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A stark and atmospheric early work.
Showcases Ceylan's emerging minimalist aesthetic.
Explores themes of waiting and missed opportunities.
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Fun Fact
This was Nuri Bilge Ceylan's first directorial effort, made while he was studying at Mimar Sinan University.
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