Toprak

Deutschland 2018-2020 Spielfilm

Summary

Toprak is the dramatic story of a simple family in rural Turkey dealing with poverty, family traditions, and religious heritage. Since the death of his parents, the teenage Burak has lived with his uncle Cemil and his grandmother in a remote Turkish village. The small family unit has been trying to make a living by selling fruits. While the religious Cemil is satisfied to live his life in poverty, Burak struggles to leave for the city and attend university. When the grandmother falls ill, both Burak and Cemil have to make tough decisions that will change their lives forever.

Source: 54th Hof International Film Festival 
 

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Credits

All Credits

Screenplay

Director of photography

Assistant camera

Colour grading

Make-up artist

Costume design

Sound design

Audio mixing

Music

Production company

Producer (TV)

Duration:
105 min
Format:
DCP
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Ton
Screening:

Erstaufführung (DE): 22.10.2020, Hof, Internationale Filmtage

Titles

  • Originaltitel (DE) Toprak
  • Weiterer Titel (ENG) Toprak - Soil

Versions

Original

Duration:
105 min
Format:
DCP
Video/Audio:
Farbe, Ton
Screening:

Erstaufführung (DE): 22.10.2020, Hof, Internationale Filmtage

Awards

Internationale Filmtage Hof 2020
  • Hofer Goldpreis der Friedrich-Baur-Stiftung, Beste Regie für einen ersten Langspielfilm