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About Dry Grasses is a 2023 drama film set in rural eastern Anatolia. The story centers on a teacher facing accusations of student abuse following his aspirations to relocate to Istanbul. The film premiered at Cannes and received an award for best actress.
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| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2023 |
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Who directed About Dry Grasses?
About Dry Grasses was directed by Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan. He co-wrote it with Ebru Ceylan and Akin Aksu.
How long is About Dry Grasses?
The film runs 197 minutes, a little over 3 hours and 15 minutes. That long runtime is typical of Ceylan's late-career conversational dramas.
Who won the Cannes acting award for About Dry Grasses?
Merve Dizdar won Best Actress at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival for playing Nuray. The film also competed for the Palme d'Or.
What is the accusation against Samet in About Dry Grasses?
Samet, a teacher in rural eastern Anatolia, is accused of inappropriate behavior by female pupils, including Sevim. The accusation becomes a moral and psychological pressure point rather than a simple courtroom plot.
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