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Their spirit would never be broken
In a Turkish village, five orphaned sisters live under strict rule while members of their family prepare their arranged marriages.
Mustang
2015 Directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven
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CG Cinéma Vistamar Filmproduktion Uhlandfilm Bam Film Kinology Ciné+ ZDF/Arte Turkish Culture Ministry Filmförderungsanstalt (FFA) Film- und Medienstiftung NRW Doha Film Institute Centre National de la Cinématographie Canal+
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It is striking how in the 21st century there are still places in the world where women are subjected to foolish customs, which transform their freedom into carcere, which make them maids throughout their existence. For this and others that sometimes I feel ashamed to be part of this species.
For a world with more Lale spirit, please! That his scream of freedom echoes in societies around the world.
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Undeniably amongst the most powerful, provocative & pragmatic narratives to surface on the silver screen in recent years, Mustang is a beautifully balanced blend of skillful direction, sensible writing & terrific performances that takes a much-needed dig at patriarchy & conservatism and also works as a joyful celebration of sisterhood.
Set in a small Turkish village, the story of Mustang follows five young orphaned sisters whose lives are changed completely when they are caught harmlessly playing with some boys on a beach, after which their conservative family bars them from going to school anymore and begins marrying them off one by one without their consent.
Co-written & directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven in what is actually her feature film debut, Mustang takes only a…
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A better The Virgin Suicides than The Virgin Suicides. The contract between the film’s most joyous and its saddest moment could not be much extremer, and neither is insincere. Lale, Nur, Selma, Ece, Sonay — it will be difficult, if not impossible, to find five better leads of such young age for a picture like this. It is not only their first-rate acting skills, but their utmost authenticity in mannerism and expression too, that make Mustang more than just another cinematic critique towards arranged marriages. It is a coming-of-age drama, which reflects upon its five central protagonists as well as the society that so decisively influences their lives, whilst hinting at the transition that is bound to happen, even if…
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women authentically showing the world the unfortunately very real and grossly overlooked experiences of other women.....THESE are the kinds of films that need to continue being created and widely recognized and awarded.
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1/5 liseli kızlar filmin başında liseli kıyafetiyle denize girdiği için 2/5 veriyorum.
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the virgin suicides filminin yerli yapimi olmus sonunu saymazsak. oyunculuklar cok vasat olsa da konusu ve islenisi sayesinde beni etkiledi. 21.yuzyilda hala boyle seylerin yasaniyor olmasi igrenc
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women authentically showing the world the unfortunately very real and grossly overlooked experiences of other women.....THESE are the kinds of films that need to continue being created and widely recognized and awarded.
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A beautifully-judged, bittersweet drama. Suspenseful but with a lightness of touch too. It's gobsmacking that this is a debut film for the director and the young actors.
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i came across a review about this film that said the ONLY clear message is regarding the values of good parenting. let that sink in for a sec.
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