Journey to the sun
Istisnai Filmler and Fabrica present [a film] supported by Eurimages, a film by Yeșim Ustaoǧlu; yapumči, Behrooz Hashemian; senaryo va yönatim, Yeșim Ustaoǧlu
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- 1999
- Publication:
- Chicago, IL : Facets Video, [2004]
More Details
- Summary:
- Mehmet is a cheerful young man from Western Turkey, and Berzan is a Kurdish rebel in the underground, who become fast friends while living in Istanbul. Mehmet is unjustly arrested, but the experience makes him aware of his country's political realities. When the situation heats up, and Berzan is involved, Mehmet embarks on a sweeping, spiritual journey across Turkey to his friend's Kurdish homeland.
- Contributors:
- Language Notes:
- Kurdish and Turkish dialogue, English subtitles.
- Subjects:
- System Details:
- DVD, region-free NTSC, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
- Performers:
- Cast: Nazmi Qirix, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan, Ara Güler, Lucia Marano.
- Production Credits:
- Directed by Yesim Ustaoglu; Director of photography, Jacek Petrycki ; editor, Nicolas Gäster ; music, Vlatko Stefanovski ; costume designer, Natali Yeres.
- General Notes:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1999.
Special features: booklet includes interview.
Istanbul International Film Festival, 1999: Best Turkish Director of the Year (Yesim Ustaoglu); Best Turkish Film of the Year (Yesim Ustaoglu); FIPRESCI Prize National Competition (Yesim Ustaoglu); People's Choice Award National Competition (Yesim Ustaoglu).
Berlin International Film Festival, 1999: Blue Angel; Peace Film Award. - Audience:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; 4 3/4 in.; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Video Characteristics:
- NTSC
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- JOU 1999 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 1565804007
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 736899083922
Publisher Number, Facets Video: DV79747 - OCLC Numbers:
- 1053052136
56132971 [Invalid]
