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Killing the Shadows

2006Movie2 h 15 min

ComedyDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A nostalgic comedy movie about history and show business, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.

Feels like

  • Ottoman Historical Satire
  • Birth of Karagöz Tradition
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven Drama
  • Political Allegory
  • Showbiz Behind-the-Scenes
  • Cultural Heritage Narrative
  • Bittersweet Comedy
  • Social Class Commentary

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Ezel Akay
Written by
Ezel Akay, Levent Kazak
Produced by
Bahadir Atay, Serkan Çakarer
Music by
Ender Akay

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Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 17, 2006 · 2 h 15 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 17, 2006
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, History
Original language
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
3 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Killing the Shadows?"

Questions about Killing the Shadows

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Where can I stream Killing the Shadows?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Killing the Shadows worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Killing the Shadows okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Killing the Shadows make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Killing the Shadows plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Killing the Shadows a box office flop?

Budget$4 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 86% of its budget.

Is Killing the Shadows in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.