Bride of the Earth
Seyyit Han
Synopsis
In this rural revenge drama, Güney plays Seyyit Han, a poor man in love with a woman from his Anatolian village who returns his affection. Seyyit Han postpones their marriage so that he can make his fortune elsewhere and return to the village to claim his "bride of the earth." During his prolonged absence, a rich landowner begins to woo the lonely woman, and her brother, intent upon making this propitious wedding happen, spreads the rumor that Seyyit Han has died.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yılmaz Güney
- Screenplay & Story
- Yılmaz Güney
- Original Score
- Nedim Otyam
- Original Title
- Seyyit Han
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Güney Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yılmaz Güney
Yılmaz Güney
Nedim Otyam
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Yılmaz Güney
Director
Yılmaz Güney
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bride of the Earth
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What is Bride of the Earth about?
In this rural revenge drama, Güney plays Seyyit Han, a poor man in love with a woman from his Anatolian village who returns his affection. Seyyit Han postpones their marriage so that he can make his fortune elsewhere and return to the village to claim his "bride of the earth." During his prolonged absence, a rich landowner begins to woo the lonely woman, and her brother, intent upon making this propitious wedding happen, spreads the rumor that Seyyit Han has died.
Who directed Bride of the Earth?
Bride of the Earth was directed by Yılmaz Güney.
Who stars in Bride of the Earth?
The principal cast of Bride of the Earth includes Yılmaz Güney, Nebahat Çehre, Hayati Hamzaoğlu, Nihat Ziyalan, Danyal Topatan.
When was Bride of the Earth released and how long is it?
Bride of the Earth was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Bride of the Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bride of the Earth was composed by Nedim Otyam.