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| Country | Turkey |
| Year | 2002 |
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What does Uzak mean in English?
Uzak means Distant, which is also the title used for some North American releases. The word fits Nuri Bilge Ceylan's 2002 film because Mahmut and Yusuf are physically close in Istanbul but emotionally far apart.
Who are the two main characters in Uzak?
Mahmut is an Istanbul photographer, and Yusuf is his younger relative from the countryside who comes looking for work. They are played by Muzaffer Ozdemir and Mehmet Emin Toprak.
What did Uzak win at Cannes?
Uzak won the Grand Prix at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival. The two lead actors also shared the festival's Best Actor prize.
Is Uzak a good entry point for Nuri Bilge Ceylan?
Yes, it introduces many of Ceylan's signatures: long silences, winter cityscapes, and characters who struggle to say what they feel. It is shorter and more intimate than later films such as Once Upon a Time in Anatolia and Winter Sleep.
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