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The Wedding

1973·Movie
1h 24min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A family migrates to Istanbul from the rural parts of Anatolia, and they bring their traditions with them. The men of the family are giving away the girls of the family in return for a hefty bride-price. Zelha, one of the girls, revolts against this attitude and tries to save her sisters.
Social Realism DramaRural-to-Urban MigrationPatriarchal Tradition CritiqueCultural ClashFamily SagaHistorical Anatolian LifeFemale ResistanceEconomic DisparityMelancholic AtmosphereCharacter-Driven Narrative

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Is The Wedding worth watching?

69
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Wedding?

1 h 24 min

The Wedding runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Wedding in?

Turkish

It was made in Turkish. Produced in Türkiye.