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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)

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ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 87% (RT: 92%, MC: 82) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Runtime
2h 43m
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey
Language
Turkish
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (530 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Metacritic
82
Cast
Muhammet Uzuner as Doktor Cemal
Yılmaz Erdoğan as Komiser Naci
Taner Birsel as Savcı Nusret
Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan as Şoför Arap Ali
Ercan Kesal as Muhtar
Erol Eraslan as Murder Victim Yaşar
Burhan Yıldız as Suspect Ramazan
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 530 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 87%.
Overview
A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location. As the group continues looking and the night begins dragging on, its members can't help but chat with each other about everyday life, as the conversations turn more and more serious, revealing their deeper secrets and profound stories. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2011 among dedicated fans.
  • Muhammet Uzuner spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a 2011 drama, crime film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location.

As the group continues looking and the night begins dragging on, its members can't help but chat with each other about everyday life, as the conversations turn more and more serious, revealing their deeper secrets and profound stories. The film has been rated by 530 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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