The three human characters are an old man, an old woman, and a young boy, who wander among the natural wonders and give the camera soulful looks.
Cinematography
Ceylan's eye transforms ordinary landscapes into emotional mirrors.
Acting
Non-actors—his own parents—deliver devastating authenticity.
Director
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ceylan shot this with his actual parents and cousin; the budget was essentially pocket change and family favors.
This early short predicts Ceylan's entire career obsession: Turkish rural life, weather as character, and the unbearable weight of watching.
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