Wisdom of the Whale
Balinanın Bilgisi
“Close your eyes to see.”
Synopsis
In a remote Muğla village, a pregnant woman faces a brewing conflict. All the men have left to work in mines, leaving the women alone and vulnerable. The only person oposes this situation is Gülsüm, a nomadic outsider. Her unconventional lifestyle and beliefs clash with the village’s traditions. As tensions rise, the village chief isolates Gülsüm, forbidding others from interacting with her. With childbirth imminent, Gülsüm faces a crucial decision: conform to the system or trust in her own instincts and the natural world she holds dear.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
47th Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Önder Şengül
- Screenplay & Story
- Önder Şengül
- Original Score
- Serkan Polat, Özgür Alper, Pınar Bayrak
- Original Title
- Balinanın Bilgisi
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Acı Biber Film Yapım
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Önder Şengül
Önder Şengül
Serkan Polat, Özgür Alper, Pınar Bayrak
Murat Has
Önder Şengül
Önder Şengül, Şamil Kafkas, Asım Anıl Dizdar
Department Leadership Roster
Önder Şengül
Director
Önder Şengül
Writer
Murat Has
Director of Photography
Önder Şengül
Editor
Önder Şengül
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wisdom of the Whale.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisdom of the Whale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wisdom of the Whale about?
In a remote Muğla village, a pregnant woman faces a brewing conflict. All the men have left to work in mines, leaving the women alone and vulnerable. The only person oposes this situation is Gülsüm, a nomadic outsider. Her unconventional lifestyle and beliefs clash with the village’s traditions. As tensions rise, the village chief isolates Gülsüm, forbidding others from interacting with her. With childbirth imminent, Gülsüm faces a crucial decision: conform to the system or trust in her own instincts and the natural world she holds dear.
Who directed Wisdom of the Whale?
Wisdom of the Whale was directed by Önder Şengül.
Who stars in Wisdom of the Whale?
The principal cast of Wisdom of the Whale includes Özge Cevher Yüksel, Şamil Kafkas, Ozan Yüksel, Yağmur Eslem Özsu, Sevda Korkmazgil.
When was Wisdom of the Whale released and how long is it?
Wisdom of the Whale was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Wisdom of the Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wisdom of the Whale was composed by Serkan Polat, Özgür Alper, Pınar Bayrak.