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202388 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Kavur

202388 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A woman travels through abandoned towns and ruins to reflect on the life and works of Turkish director Ömer Kavur in this 88-minute film.

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A woman travels through abandoned towns and ruins to reflect on the life and works of Turkish director Ömer Kavur in this 88-minute film.

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Fırat Özeler

Fırat Özelerdirector

Fırat Özeler

Fırat Özelerwriter

Cem Yılmaz

Cem Yılmazcast

Funda Eryiğit

Funda Eryiğitcast

Tilbe Saran

Tilbe Sarancast

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Ömer Kavur's influence on Turkish cinema unfolds through the eyes of a woman who travels to abandoned towns and deserted hotels. She engages in an imaginary dialogue with Kavur, reflecting on his life and works. The film captures the beauty of the locations that inspired his narratives. Directed by Fırat Özeler, "Kavur" runs for 88 minutes and features dialogue in French, English, and Turkish. It presents a personal connection to Kavur's cinematic legacy.

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