Faruk
Synopsis
Faruk, who is over 90 years old, increasingly becomes the protagonist in the film his daughter is making about the impending demolition of his block of flats in Istanbul. A story about gentrification and a complex father-daughter relationship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aslı Özge
- Screenplay & Story
- Aslı Özge
- Original Score
- Karim Sebastian Elias
- Original Title
- Faruk
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The Post Republic, FC İstanbul, EEE Films, Parallel 45
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aslı Özge
Aslı Özge
Karim Sebastian Elias
Emre Erkmen
Andreas Samland
Aslı Özge, Seyhan Kaya, Michael Reuter, Jean-Christophe Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Aslı Özge
Director
Emre Erkmen
Director of Photography
Aslı Özge
Writer
Andreas Samland
Editor
Aslı Özge
Producer
Seyhan Kaya
Producer
Michael Reuter
Producer
Jean-Christophe Simon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Faruk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Faruk about?
Faruk, who is over 90 years old, increasingly becomes the protagonist in the film his daughter is making about the impending demolition of his block of flats in Istanbul. A story about gentrification and a complex father-daughter relationship.
Who directed Faruk?
Faruk was directed by Aslı Özge.
Who stars in Faruk?
The principal cast of Faruk includes Faruk Özge, Fikret Özge, Derya Erkenci, Nurdan Çakmak, Alibey Güner.
When was Faruk released and how long is it?
Faruk was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Faruk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Faruk was composed by Karim Sebastian Elias.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Faruk?
Faruk holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).