The Small Town (1997)
A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.
Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 28, 1997
Cast
- Mehmet Emin Toprak - Saffet (as M. Emin Toprak)
- Havva Sağlam - Asiye
- Cihat Bütün - Ali
- Fatma Ceylan - Nine
- Mehmet Emin Ceylan - Dede (as M. Emin Ceylan)
- Sercihan Alioğlu - Baba
- Semra Yılmaz - Anne
- Latif Altıntaş - Ögretmen
- Muzaffer Özdemir - Deli Ahmet
- Timuçin Caymaz - Dede (voice) (as M. Emin Ceylan)
Screenplay
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Emine Ceylan (Story)
Music: Ali Kayacı
Cinematography: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Editing: Ayhan Ergürsel
Production: NBC Film
Country: Turkey
Language: English, Français, Türkçe
Original Language: tr
Keywords
small town, turkey
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Small Town about?
- A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.
- Who directed The Small Town?
- The Small Town was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
- Who stars in The Small Town?
- The Small Town stars Mehmet Emin Toprak, Havva Sağlam, Cihat Bütün, Fatma Ceylan, Mehmet Emin Ceylan, Sercihan Alioğlu.
- How long is The Small Town?
- The Small Town has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Small Town?
- The Small Town is a Drama film.
- Where was The Small Town produced?
- The Small Town was produced in Turkey.