Cast
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Şebnem Hassanisoughi
as Sara
Aziz Çapkurt
as Yılmaz
Murat Toprak
as Mehmet Selim
Sedat Culum
as Halil
Mehmet Ünal
as Aziz
Aydın Orak
as Sait
Mahmut Bilen
as Kaçakçı Murat
Ayhan Eren
as Kaçakçı Kadir
Tahsin Kaytar
as Kaçakçı Suphi
Cemal Yıldız
as Kaçakçı Cemal
Medya İzgi
as Rojda
Hanife Coşansu
as Mehmet Selim'in Annesi
Niloufar Habibollahi
as Elahe
Tülay Şen
as Meryem
Zehra Ekinci
as Rukiye
Crew
Director
- M. Tayfur Aydın
Writer
- M. Tayfur Aydın
Producer
- M. Tayfur Aydın
- Müslüm Aydın
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Black Crow 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 M. Tayfur Aydın 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 2016, 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 Black Crow took approximately 4 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 97 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 118 minutes long.
- The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 8 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2016, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: December 23, 2016
- Runtime: 1h 37m