‘Booksmart’: A Fun Coming-of-Age Comedy
Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy directorial debut is simultaneously hilarious and entertaining, and remarkably heartfelt and relatable.

The film tells the story of a woman who works as a fashion model and a photographer who is obsessed with her. Arzu is one of the country's leading fashion models. Thanks to the commercials and films she has starred in, Arzu's star is rising, and she and her boyfriend Tan make plans to take a vacation to relax for a while. Unbeknownst to her, she is in serious danger. This danger is a photographer named Cezmi, who has become obsessed with Arzu. However, Arzu's indifferent attitude is enough to drive Cezmi to the brink of madness. Unable to receive the attention he desires, Cezmi will stop at nothing to seek revenge on Arzu.
Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy directorial debut is simultaneously hilarious and entertaining, and remarkably heartfelt and relatable.
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