Sultan
Portrayal of a young depressed Turkish widow in the slums whose infinite dignity alone looks after her orphan kids is depicted by the son of the town sheriff, who is in love with her.
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"Sultan (1978), directed by Kartal Tibet, is a time capsule of 1970s Turkey, a poignant reminder of the enduring power of cinema to capture and reflect societal issues. The film's soundtrack, filled with the melancholic strains of arabesk music, and the characters' names borrowed from popular TV shows (Charlie, Columbo, etc.), immediately transport us to a bygone era. The film's narrative tackles a myriad of social issues that remain relevant even today. We witness the struggles of a rapidly urbanizing society grappling with infrastructure problems, land grabs for profit, and pr..."
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Portrayal of a young depressed Turkish widow in the slums whose infinite dignity alone looks after her orphan kids is depicted by the son of the town sheriff, who is in love with her.