Pir Sultan Abdal
Seen it?1973 | 91 min | History, Drama, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among history buffs and music lovers, this one's for you. One to watch when you can give it your full attention. Fans of Mr. Turner should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Turkish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
The film tells the story of Pir Sultan Abdal, a famous folk poet in Turkey, who criticized some Ottoman governors, Hizir Pasha in particular and as a result was hung by him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Remzi Jöntürk
- Fikret HakanPir Sultan Abdal
- Nilgün Atılgan
- Aşık Ihsani
- Samim Meriç
- Tuncer Necmioğlu
- Mine Sun