Cast
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Cem Kurtoğlu
as Başbakan
Hakan Ural
as İstihbarat Müsteşarı Altan Çınar
Hazım Körmükçü
as Gazeteci Zafer
Tolga Karel
as İstanbul Emn. İstihbarat Md. Remzi
Günay Musayeva
as MİT Ajanı Zeynep
İskender Bağcılar
as Kainat İmamı Mehdi Hoca
Turgay Tanülkü
as Özkan Hoca
Mehmet Çepiç
as Tahsin
Yılmaz Gruda
as Emin Emmi
Nezih Tuncay
as Mahmut Baba
Remzi Evren
as Emniyet İmamı Zübeyir Kozan
Ferhat Yılmaz
as Finans İmamı Malik
Yeşim Alıç
as Öğretmen Saliha
Tayfun Sav
as Yargı İmamı Taha
Doğu Aytun
as Medya İmamı Ekrem
Crew
Director
- Celal Çimen
Writer
- Parantez Yazı Grubu
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Code Name K.O.Z. represents a fascinating example of Crime/Mystery cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Celal Çimen brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2015, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Code Name K.O.Z. took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 114 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 151 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The film contains approximately 1590 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2015, when this film is released:
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Code Name K.O.Z. shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Mahsusa 100 Yıllık Mühür, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, Code Name K.O.Z. offers a fresh perspective through its innovative visual language and narrative structure.
While films like Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special and Koskinen explore similar territory, Code Name K.O.Z. stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: February 13, 2015
- Runtime: 1h 54m
