Bliss (Mutluluk)

Director: Abdullah Oguz
Writer: Elif Ayan, Abdullah Oguz, Kubilay Tunçer
Cast: Özgü Namal, Talat Bulut, Murat Han, Mustafa Avkiran
Theatrical Release Date: August 7, 2009 7:42 AM
Distributor: First Run Features
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Synopsis: Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Zülfü Livaneli and set against the backdrop of Turkey’s natural wonders, Bliss is an eye-opening story about the taboo subject of honor killings. When 17-year-old Meryem is found disheveled and unconscious by the side of a lake in the countryside, her family believes the worst – that her chastity has been lost. They turn to the ancient principle of “tore,” a strict moral code that condemns Meryem to death. The duty of upholding the family’s honor falls upon a distant cousin, Cemal, who has just completed a brutal tour in the military. Together they embark on a surprising journey across traditional and modern-day Turkey in this unforgettable film. [Synopsis courtesy of First Run Features]

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Abdullah Oguz's "Bliss" tackles the taboo subject of honor killings. When 17-year-old Meryem is found disheveled and unconscious by the side of a lake in the countryside, her family believes the worst – that her chastity has been lost. They turn to the ancient principle of “tore,” a strict moral cod...
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