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Iki Gözüm Ahmet (2020)
Kurdish issue
Gani Savata's " iki Gozum Ahmet," which came out almost two decade ago, is he perfect illustration of how unique Turkish cinema can be when it combines elements of Western bio genre films and Anatolian folk dramas. The film has some major flaws, but these are mostly in terms of production. The script and its' direction are fairly crisp, and the acting is quite exceptional. The film features a haunting score, deep symbolism (particularly in the final scenes) and timely social themes. I think the later is one of the reasons why it has not been popular with those who are more unfamiliar with Turkey, but it is this very element which makes the film more than just a routine bio film. The film is also considerably more social than most Turkish films, though many (particularly '70s films of the late Yilmaz Guney) made for brutal cinematic experiences.