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Once Upon A Time In Anatolia

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Long (2:37), slow, but steady paced and mesmerizing police drama from Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Based on a true story, most of the film takes place at night with two murder suspects leading a police investigation on a wild goose chase throughout the Anatolian countryside looking for the body of their victim. The real focus of the film is the interesting character studies of the various participants of the investigating team in their quest to solve a crime, along with the murder suspects.
There is no sitting on the fence with this film. Either you will love it or hate it. Stick with it and you may be rewarded. Excellent direction, writing and cinematography. I liked it a lot and recommend it to those looking for something out of the ordinary.

Edits: 09/14/12

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An OK film, but Grand Prix???? - Victor Khomenko 09:51:01 09/19/12 (0)
It seems Cannes have gone the way of Sundance, with politically-driven choices where once real appreciation used to reside.

Not a bad film overall, considering the country, but way too obviously student trying to imitate the teacher. In some scenes I thought I was watching Egland Josephson in his not best role.
Turkish Tarr? Refreshing in the balance being shot at night...... - mr grits 10:27:00 09/16/12 (5)
with the use of light and imagery. It is mesmerizing as we are absorbed by the purely mundane of their lives...we become part of their lives. I'm at the halfway point and appreciate that non-commercial foreign film makers do not feel restrained to 90 minute scripts.
- The subliminable (sic) tin... - Victor Khomenko 13:51:08 09/16/12 (4)
  I too am at close to middle point, and too had the acute case of tarrism.
  
  Can't say I am in awe yet, maybe it will come later, so far this is the Turkish version of the mostly familiar stuff. Tarr is much more striking at his best.
  - Being shot at night raised the level of mystery 100% otherwise..... - mr grits 16:34:47 09/16/12 (3)
    it would be just another boring foreign movie. Am impressed with the use of lighting in the fields.
    - And who would want just another boring foreign movie? tin, maybe? :-) - Victor Khomenko 17:47:18 09/16/12 (2)
      I initially liked the use of lighting, but quickly started feeling manipulated. Too much of good thing, as they say. To be used in moderation. Will see what comes next, though... to early to judge.
      - "Distant" is terrific and "moves" more. Really a very good film w/lots to say on a variety of topics. - tinear 17:46:32 09/17/12 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: And who would want just another boring foreign movie? tin, maybe? :-) posted by Victor Khomenko on September 16, 2012 at 17:47:18
        
        Intelligent film maker.
        
        I like it whole lot more than Anatolia. nt - Victor Khomenko 05:38:11 09/26/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: "Distant" is terrific and "moves" more. Really a very good film w/lots to say on a variety of topics. posted by tinear on September 17, 2012 at 17:46:32
        
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Thanks, it's streamable from NF. * - mr grits 14:08:40 09/15/12 (0)
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Strong agreement: - tinear 09:02:03 09/15/12 (1)
I wrote about it several months ago after seeing it in a small festival.
- It rewards the thoughtful viewer. (Open in New Window)
- Likewise - R Browne 09:16:41 09/15/12 (0)
  I also agree with your views. Well put. The film recently came to my attention as it is now available on DVD.

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