Cinema
Bir Aşk Uğruna
Tunca Yönder · 1994
Synopsis
During the Second World War, Selma lives in an unhappy marriage with Orhan, a businessman who has long been cheating on her. A letter from her brother-in-law gives her the chance to spend a week at her brother's house. There she meets Vedat, who falls in love with her at first sight and wants an affair with her. Selma at first refuses, then becomes attached to him, and finds herself caught between her husband and the man she loves.
Context
The screenplay is by the director and Selim İleri, according to Beyazperde; biyografiler.com presents the film as an adaptation of a Russian novel by Leo Tolstoy. The role of Selma is played by Türkan Şoray, alongside Can Gürzap, Tuncel Kurtiz and Faruk Peker. According to biyografiler.com, the film is among one hundred Turkish films shown in France.
Who it is for
A film in Turkish of more than two hours, with no known French release and no recent screening reported in France.
Prizes and reception
At Antalya, six prizes including best actress and the audience award; best film at Ankara and best director at Istanbul in 1995.
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