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Journey to the Sun
MK2 Diffusion

Journey to the Sun reviews
Critic Score
Metascore: 72 Metascore out of 100
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10.0 out of 10
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MPAA 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.


GENRE(S): Drama  
WRITTEN BY: Yesim Ustaoglu  
DIRECTED BY: Yesim Ustaoglu  
RELEASE DATE: DVD: September 7, 2004 
Video: September 7, 2004 
Theatrical: February 9, 2001 
RUNNING TIME: 105 minutes, Color 
ORIGIN: Turkey / Netherlands / Germany 
LANGUAGE(S): Turkish and Kurdish (with English subtitles) 

Also known as "Günese Yolculuk"

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

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cristian c. gave it a10:
For Lucia!

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