Synopsis

Emre, a young and dedicated prosecutor, is newly appointed to a small town hit by a water crisis and political scandals. After an initial welcome, he experiences an increasing number of tense interactions and is reluctantly dragged into local politics. When Emre forms a bond with the owner of the local newspaper pressure escalates under heated rumors.

Around the World in 14 Films 2022

In cooperation with the World Cinema Fund (WCF) of the Berlinale

Credits

+++ Berlin Premiere +++

OT: Kurak Günler
Director: Emin Alper
Screenplay: Emin Alper
Country: Turkey, France, Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Croatia 2022
Production: Ay Yapim, Liman Film, Zola Yapim, Circe Films, Horsefly, Match Factory, WCF
Cast: Selahattin Paşalı, Ekin Koç, Erol Babaoğlu, Erdem Şenocak, Seli̇n Yeni̇nci̇
Length: 128 min.
Language: Turkish OV / English subtitles
Distribution Germany: Cinemien
Festivals: Cannes, Sydney, Munich, Jerusalem, Helsinki, Chicago, Bergen, Philadelphia, Ankara etc.
Awards: Antalya seven awards, Pula Best Film, Ankara Best Film