Dilan(1987)
Synopsis
Based on a well-known Turkish novel, Dilan narrates the story of a peasant woman who decides to avenge the murder of her lover. In a remote village in Southeastern Turkey, two men are in love with beautiful Dilan: the rich Paso and the poor but brave Mirkan. When Dilan chooses Mirkan, Paso has the youth killed by one of his men. Dilan marries Paso, but she murders him on their wedding night and runs away to the mountains. A tragic love story as well as a realistic portrait of the existence of the rural people of Anatolia, Dilan was shown at several international film festivals, including Cannes, Venice and Berlin.
Directed by Erden Kıral
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Dilan was released in 1987.
How long is Dilan?+
Dilan runs for 92 minutes (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed Dilan?+
Dilan was directed by Erden Kıral.
Who stars in Dilan?+
Dilan stars Derya Arbaş, Hakan Balamir, Yılmaz Zafer, Güler Ökten and Mehmet Erikçi.
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