Trans Allegories in Film: 'The Little Mermaid' (1989)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. 'The Little Mermaid" film can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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Niyazi makes a living as a thief. Living in a small Aegean town with his brother Hasan and mother Gülizar, Niyazi also drives children around in a classic car at circumcision ceremonies. His brother spends his time gambling and trying to make his girlfriend Gözde happy. One night, unexpectedly, the arrival of Azrael completely changes Niyazi's life. By convincing Azrael, who has come to take his life, to play backgammon with him, Niyazi manages to extend his life by a week by winning the game. Niyazi has a short time left, and he wants to leave a mark on life before he dies. Meanwhile, an unexpected love story begins between Azrael and Gülizar.
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Niyazi makes a living as a thief. Living in a small Aegean town with his brother Hasan and mother Gülizar, Niyazi also drives children around in a classic car at circumcision ceremonies. His brother spends his time gambling and trying to make his girlfriend Gözde happy. One night, unexpectedly, the arrival of Azrael completely changes Niyazi's life. By convincing Azrael, who has come to take his life, to play backgammon with him, Niyazi manages to extend his life by a week by winning the game. Niyazi has a short time left, and he wants to leave a mark on life before he dies. Meanwhile, an unexpected love story begins between Azrael and Gülizar.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Yüksel Ünal, Sinan Uzun
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Studio:Toprak Films
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