Sirāt: No Lesson to Learn
The one-way journey went to the desert that refused to offer an answer or a transcendence.
Passed by Censor
In the heart of Istanbul's prison, Zakir controls the letters prisoners receive. His average day is spent between the censorship office, his colleagues and his evening writing class. For a writing assignment, he steals a photo from one of the letters, in which appears Selma, an inmate's wife. More than an inspiration, she becomes an obsession for Zakir. He observes her, makes up stories, and imagines the worst to the extent that he puts himself at great risk.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
In the heart of Istanbul's prison, Zakir controls the letters prisoners receive. His average day is spent between the censorship office, his colleagues and his evening writing class. For a writing assignment, he steals a photo from one of the letters, in which appears Selma, an inmate's wife. More than an inspiration, she becomes an obsession for Zakir. He observes her, makes up stories, and imagines the worst to the extent that he puts himself at great risk.
Rating:
Genre:Drama
Written By:Serhat Karaaslan
In Theaters:
Box Office:
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:+90 Film Production, Departures Film, Silex Films
Articles You May Like
"Miss You, Love You" Explores Grief and Unlikely Connection
Miss You, Love You brings together two people who were meant to find each other at that moment in their lives.
Why ‘Till’ Must Win Best Picture
For those that are unaware, the trailer for the new Civil Rights movie Till has been out and it's absolutely amazing for all to see.
'Strays' (2023)
This anti-love young adult movie includes mature topics and dialogue.
Wake Up in the Mornin’ and Stumble Towards Acceptance With "Dumplin'"
I think these messages and the way they are presented in this small-town in Texas are increasingly more important as the internet/ social media becomes more and more critical and judgemental every day. Love yourself today and every day because as Ru Paul always says: “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love someone else?”
Producer and Director Ryan Polomski Talks his latest film “Raymond Lewis: LA Legend”
I was able to sit down and talk with up and coming producer and director Ryan Polomski who talked about his latest project Raymond Lewis: LA Legend. It's a documentary about basketball star Raymond Lewis and here is what I found out.