Between Two Dawns
Between Two Dawns

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Between Two Dawns

2021
Movie
91 min
Turkish

After a worker is severely injured in their family business, Kadir is forced into making a moral decision, which will have an impact on his dreams, his family, and the life of injured worker’s wife

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Erol MintaşGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Gazanfar, a former journalist living in exile, struggles with his past and his identity while trying to reconnect with his estranged son. Set against the backdrop of a divided city, the film explores themes of memory, loss, and the search for belonging. Gazanfar's journey is one of introspection as he confronts the consequences of his political activism and personal choices.

Critical Reception

Between Two Dawns received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric direction and strong lead performance, while some found the pacing to be slow. Audience reception generally aligned with critical views, appreciating its thematic depth but noting its challenging narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative cinematography and somber mood.

  • Lauded for Rıdvan Aydin's compelling portrayal of a man haunted by his past.

  • Some viewers found the narrative arc to be somewhat disjointed and slow-moving.

Google audience: Audience feedback was not widely aggregated, but available comments often highlighted the film's artistic merit and emotional resonance, with a few noting its deliberate pacing as a potential drawback for some viewers.

Awards & Accolades

Screened at various international film festivals, including the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in a city undergoing significant political and social change, with the urban landscape itself serving as a character that reflects the protagonist's internal turmoil.

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TMDB Reviews

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badelf

Selman Nacar has created an extreme close-up (not literally) of one man's moral dilemma. This is an engaging narrative that also challenges our perspective of capitalism.