 Bliss (Mutluluk) Director: Abdullah Oguz Writer: Elif Ayan, Abdullah Oguz, Kubilay Tunçer Cast: Özgü Namal, Talat Bulut, Murat Han, Mustafa Avkiran Distributor: First Run Features Country: Turkey Theatrical Release Date: August 7, 2009 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] Read More on indieWIRE:
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AFI Fest
AFI Fest '09
Chipotle Mexican Grill to Award a Filmmaker $2000, April 4, 2010 during the ECOtainment Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.
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