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Journey to the Sun

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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

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.

What The Critics Said

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80

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Sensitive, gritty and courageous, this film gathers a power and focus not foreshadowed in its deliberately rambling earlier sequences.

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80

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.

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80

The New York Times A.O. Scott

An incisive drama about a waking nightmare.

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80

Village Voice Leslie Camhi

A remarkably vivid portrait of a teeming third-world metropolis

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75

New York Daily News Jami Bernard

A remarkable second feature from writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu.

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75

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.

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75

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.

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70

TV Guide Ken Fox

Fictional but frighteningly realistic.

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63

New York Post Jonathan Foreman

Takes you on a fascinating and picturesque journey into a relatively unfamiliar culture.

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60

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.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 10.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

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cristian c. gave it a10:
For Lucia!

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