Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)
Original title: Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a 2011 Turkish-language drama movie directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, with a running time of 2h 43m. It stars Muhammet Uzuner, Yılmaz Erdoğan and Taner Birsel.
A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location. As the group continues looking and the night begins dragging on, its members can't help but chat with each other about everyday life, as the conversations turn more and more serious, revealing their deeper secrets and profound stories.
Quick answers
What is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia about?
A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location. As the group continues looking and the night begins dragging on, its members can't help but chat with each other about everyday life, as the conversations turn more and more serious, revealing their deeper secrets and profound stories.
When was Once Upon a Time in Anatolia released?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia was released on 23 September 2011.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia runs 2h 43m.
Who made Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is available on Kanopy and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
Cast
- Muhammet Uzuner as Doktor Cemal
- Yılmaz Erdoğan as Komiser Naci
- Taner Birsel as Savcı Nusret
- Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan as Şoför Arap Ali
- Fırat Tanış as Kenan
- Ercan Kesal as Muhtar
- Erol Eraslan as Murder Victim Yaşar
- Burhan Yıldız as Suspect Ramazan
- Murat Kılıç as Police Officer İzzet
- Şafak Karali as Courthouse Clerk Abidin
- Emre Şen as Sergeant Önder
- Cansu Demirci as Mukhtar's Daughter Cemile