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Once a Year

1965·Movie
1h 44min
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

History, family, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

A young hapless couple's devotion for each other is tested through harsh times of war as they are forced to negate patriotism and dependability to their families and nations, for a length of a lifetime before during and after the war. This movie is not a colorfull. About 5 years later, this movie was shot again wtih same actors and actresses (except for Selda Alkor).
Epic Romantic DramaWar's ImpactEnduring Love StoryHistorical SweepLoyalty vs. LoveBittersweet NarrativeCharacter-DrivenTurkish Cinema ClassicBlack and White Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Once a Year worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Once a Year?

1 h 44 min

Once a Year runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Once a Year based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was Once a Year a box office hit?

Budget$55,000
Box office$105,000

Roughly broke even. It cost about $55,000 to make and earned $105,000 worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Once a Year in?

Turkish

It was made in Turkish. Produced in Türkiye.