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Journey to the Sun

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 10 critic reviews
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Drama
Written by: Yesim Ustaoglu
Directed by: Yesim Ustaoglu
Release Date:
Theatrical: February 9, 2001
DVD: September 7, 2004
Running Time: 105 minutes, Color
Origin: Turkey / Netherlands / Germany
Language(s): Turkish and Kurdish (with English subtitles)
Summary
RATING: Not rated
Starring Nazmi Qirix, Newroz Baz, Mizgin Kapazan, Ara Güler, and Lucia Marano
The story of two men who form an unlikely friendship while making the transition to city life in Istanbul.
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What The Critics Said
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Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
Sensitive, gritty and courageous, this film gathers a power and focus not foreshadowed in its deliberately rambling earlier sequences.
Read Full Review >New Times (L.A.) Luke Y. Thompson
Ustaoglu has pulled off a rare feat in this film, enlightening us about a horrible situation while never losing sight of his central tale of friendship and loyalty.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Leslie Camhi
A remarkably vivid portrait of a teeming third-world metropolis
Read Full Review >New York Daily News Jami Bernard
A remarkable second feature from writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu.
Read Full Review >Chicago Tribune John Petrakis
Though the final journey drags at times, the early expository scenes in the shadows of Saint Sophia and assorted mosques are impressive and quite moving.
Read Full Review >Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt
This is only Ustaoglu's second film, but smart performances and expressive camera work mark her as a talent to watch in the future.
Read Full Review >New York Post Jonathan Foreman
Takes you on a fascinating and picturesque journey into a relatively unfamiliar culture.
Read Full Review >LA Weekly Ernest Hardy
Ustaoglu has made Mehmet unbelievably naive -- and the hardships piled upon him unintentionally evoke "The Perils of Pauline." That dilutes what should be a powerful protest film, and robs it of the emotional impact it aims for.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
cristian c. gave it a10:
For Lucia!
