Takva: A Man's Fear of God (2006)

I just wanted to be a good person.

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Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.

Director: Özer Kızıltan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gökçe Akçelik
Cinematography: Soykut Turan
Editing: Andrew Bird, Ismail 'Niko' Canlisoy
Production: Corazón International, Dorje Film, Yeni Sinemacılık
Country: Germany, Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr

Themes

Unwavering Faith and Hope, Quiet Resignation to Fate, Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Consumerist Greed and Market-Driven Life, Philosophical and Existential Questions

Keywords

army, dreams, nightmare, meditation, religious education, faith, society, prayer, identity, shyness, koran, greed, identity crisis, islam, heaven

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Takva: A Man's Fear of God about?
Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.
Who directed Takva: A Man's Fear of God?
Takva: A Man's Fear of God was directed by Özer Kızıltan.
Who stars in Takva: A Man's Fear of God?
Takva: A Man's Fear of God stars Erkan Can, Güven Kıraç, Meray Ülgen, Erman Saban, Settar Tanrıöğen, Engin Günaydın.
How long is Takva: A Man's Fear of God?
Takva: A Man's Fear of God has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Takva: A Man's Fear of God?
Takva: A Man's Fear of God is a Drama film.
Where was Takva: A Man's Fear of God produced?
Takva: A Man's Fear of God was produced in Germany, Turkey.
What are the themes of Takva: A Man's Fear of God?
The themes of Takva: A Man's Fear of God include: Unwavering Faith and Hope, Quiet Resignation to Fate, Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Consumerist Greed and Market-Driven Life, Philosophical and Existential Questions.