The Watchman
Nöbetçi
Synopsis
Halil spends his nights in a watchtower waiting for an enemy that doesn’t arrive, until suddenly strange lights appear on the horizon. Ali Cherri creates a universe in which a suspended and void time opens the door to ghostly presences from a past made of war. Shot with an extreme and detailed precision of vision and sound, The Watchman is an urgent film that deconstructs the myth of duty, laying bare the absurdity of the omnipresent war rhetoric.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
La Roche-sur-Yon International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Cherri
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Cherri
- Original Score
- Cynthia Zaven
- Original Title
- Nöbetçi
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Fondazione In Between Art Film, KinoElektron
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Cherri
Ali Cherri
Cynthia Zaven
Bassem Fayad
Denis Bedlow
Leonardo Bigazzi, Alessandro Rabottini, Janja Kralj
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Cherri
Director
Ali Cherri
Writer
Leonardo Bigazzi
Producer
Alessandro Rabottini
Producer
Denis Bedlow
Editor
Janja Kralj
Producer
Bassem Fayad
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Watchman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Watchman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Watchman about?
Halil spends his nights in a watchtower waiting for an enemy that doesn’t arrive, until suddenly strange lights appear on the horizon. Ali Cherri creates a universe in which a suspended and void time opens the door to ghostly presences from a past made of war. Shot with an extreme and detailed precision of vision and sound, The Watchman is an urgent film that deconstructs the myth of duty, laying bare the absurdity of the omnipresent war rhetoric.
Who directed The Watchman?
The Watchman was directed by Ali Cherri.
Who stars in The Watchman?
The principal cast of The Watchman includes Halil Ersev Gökçek.
When was The Watchman released and how long is it?
The Watchman was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Watchman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Watchman was composed by Cynthia Zaven.