A biopic of a famous Turkish vocal artist Müslüm Gürses. Born into a poor family, Müslüm witnessed the tragedy of his mother and baby sister getting killed by his father. Later in life a car accident left him partially deaf and gave him gestural and speaking difficulties, which became part of his eccentric personality. Müslüm finally found his redemption in music, redefined arabesque music and inspired a generation.
directed by: Ketche, Can Ulkay
written by: Hakan Günday, Gürhan Özçiftçi
cast: Timuçin Esen, Zerrin Tekindor, Ayça Bingöl, Erkan Can
genre: biography/drama/music
production: Turkey
producers: Mustafa Uslu
Sales Points:
- Best Movie – Turkey Golden Palm Awards 2019
- from the Producers of “Ayla”
- Kemal Sunal Culture and Art Award – Best Movie Actor Timuçin Esen
- Sadri Alisik Theatre and Cinema Awards, Turkey Youth Awards, SIYAD Turkish Film Critics Association Award – Nominations
- high audience ratings
