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Times and Winds
In a small, poor village leaning over high rocky mountains, the villagers are simple and diligent people who struggle to cope with a harsh nature. They earn their living off the earth and a few animals they feed. Fathers always prefer one of their sons. Mothers command their daughters ruthlessly. Ömer, the son of the imam, wishes hopelessly for the death of his father. When he understands that wishful thinking does not have any concrete results, he begins to search for childish ways to kill his father. Yakup is in love with his teacher, and one day after seeing his father spying on the teacher he dreams too, like Ömer, of killing his father. Yıldız studies and tries to manage the household chores imposed by her mother. She learns with irritation about the secrets of the relationship between men and women.
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Plot Summary
Set in a remote, timeless Georgian village, the film follows the lives of several villagers who live in harmony with nature and each other. As the seasons change, so do the relationships and inner lives of the characters, exploring themes of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of existence. The narrative unfolds slowly, imbuing everyday events with a sense of profound significance.
Critical Reception
Times and Winds was met with critical acclaim for its poetic storytelling and stunning cinematography. Reviewers lauded its unique blend of realism and magical realism, finding it to be a contemplative and visually immersive experience. While its deliberate pacing might not appeal to all viewers, those who appreciated its artistic approach found it deeply rewarding.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its beautiful, dreamlike cinematography.
Appreciated for its contemplative exploration of life and nature.
Noted for its slow-burn, meditative pacing.
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Awards & Accolades
Awarded the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the Tromsø International Film Festival in 2007. Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2006.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a real, remote village in Georgia, with many of the locals participating as extras, adding to its authentic and lived-in feel.
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