Civilian
"A patient and poised take about the mental casualties of war."
Originally released in 2014. Civilian is a drama film. directed by Levent Çetin. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Umut Sakallıoğlu, Pınar Göktaş, and Münibe Millet
Synopsis
Having recently returned from compulsory military service, Emrah, who lives with his mother, refuses to socialise, and strolls alone on highways. He hides two letters in a drawer: one that he has written when he was in the army to his former lover, Sevgi, and another that he has found by the side of the dead body of a guerrilla whose life he has taken. Following the address on the letter, Emrah reaches the house of Zeynep, the guerrilla’s lover, and leaves the letter there. But this will not relieve his nightmares. With the help of his uncle, he finds a job as a night watch. Forced to spend the whole night in a small room, Emrah will go through troubled times and the nightmares will become all the worse leading into ever more confusion.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
- Budget
- $100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civilian about?
Having recently returned from compulsory military service, Emrah, who lives with his mother, refuses to socialise, and strolls alone on highways. He hides two letters in a drawer: one that he has w...
Who directed Civilian?
Civilian was directed by Levent Çetin.
How long is Civilian?
Civilian has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Civilian released?
Civilian was released on December 4, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Civilian?
The main cast of Civilian includes Umut Sakallıoğlu, Pınar Göktaş, Münibe Millet, Meltem Savcı, Uluç Özkök.