Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
Originally released in 2011. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a drama/crime film. directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. With a runtime of 2h 43m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Muhammet Uzuner, Yılmaz Erdoğan, and Taner Birsel
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
2h 43m
163 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (521 votes)
Box Office
$138.7K
Worldwide gross
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Muhammet Uzuner
as Doktor Cemal
Yılmaz Erdoğan
as Komiser Naci
Taner Birsel
as Savcı Nusret
Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan
as Şoför Arap Ali
Fırat Tanış
as Kenan
Ercan Kesal
as Muhtar
Erol Eraslan
as Murder Victim Yaşar
Burhan Yıldız
as Suspect Ramazan
Murat Kılıç
as Police Officer İzzet
Şafak Karali
as Courthouse Clerk Abidin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
- Revenue
- $138,730
Production Companies
- 1000 Volt
- Zeynofilm
- 2006 Produkcija
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia about?
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 Ken...
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes (163 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time in Anatolia released?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia was released on September 23, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia includes Muhammet Uzuner, Yılmaz Erdoğan, Taner Birsel, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, Fırat Tanış.
Is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 521 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.