Cast
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Metin Akdülger
as Necip
Öykü Çelik
as Gamze
Nurhan Yılma
as Melis
Levent Can
as Halil
Cengiz Orhonlu
as Demir
Burçin Abdullah
as Meral
Melissa Papel
as Nihal
Onur Demircan
as Fatih
Sitare Akbaş
as İlayda
Eli Mango
as Nazmiye
Hilmi Özçelik
as Metin
Emre Ertunç
as Takım Amigosu
Levent Akkök
as Ziya
Nurseli İdiz
as Seda
Ayla Algan
as Halime
Crew
Director
- Ahmet Küçükkayalı
Writer
- Ahmet Küçükkayalı
Producer
- Ahmet Küçükkayalı
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Without Me examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Ahmet Küçükkayalı 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 character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2014, 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 Without Me took approximately 20 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 85 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 137 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The costume department created over 268 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 9 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 2014, 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
Details
- Release Date: May 2, 2014
- Runtime: 1h 25m