Athlete
Atlet
Synopsis
Hatice, a young and ambitious weightlifter living with her unemployed mother, aims to win the lifetime allowance provided to athletes who win medals in international competitions. In her pursuit of success at all costs, she decides to use an unconventional doping technique at the world championships: She will get pregnant, boost her hormones, and then have an abortion. But when her attempts don’t go as well as she’s anticipated, she has to take unexpected detours.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
44. Istanbul Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Semih Gülen, Mustafa Emin Büyükcoşkun
- Original Score
- Eylül Deniz Keleş
- Original Title
- Atlet
- Country of Origin
- Turkey, Germany, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Bosnian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Vigo Film, Amok Film, filmfaust, Tangaj Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Semih Gülen, Mustafa Emin Büyükcoşkun
Eylül Deniz Keleş
Ayşe Alacakaptan
Semih Gülen, Arda Çiltepe
Arda Çiltepe
Department Leadership Roster
Semih Gülen
Director
Mustafa Emin Büyükcoşkun
Director
Ayşe Alacakaptan
Director of Photography
Semih Gülen
Editor
Arda Çiltepe
Editor
Eylül Deniz Keleş
Original Music Composer
Arda Çiltepe
Producer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Athlete.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Athlete
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What is Athlete about?
Hatice, a young and ambitious weightlifter living with her unemployed mother, aims to win the lifetime allowance provided to athletes who win medals in international competitions. In her pursuit of success at all costs, she decides to use an unconventional doping technique at the world championships: She will get pregnant, boost her hormones, and then have an abortion. But when her attempts don’t go as well as she’s anticipated, she has to take unexpected detours.
Who directed Athlete?
Athlete was directed by Semih Gülen, Mustafa Emin Büyükcoşkun.
Who stars in Athlete?
The principal cast of Athlete includes Sevda Baş, Tarhan Karagöz, Esra Kızıldoğan, Bilgesu Akın, Gamze Akça Özcan.
When was Athlete released and how long is it?
Athlete was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Athlete?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Athlete was composed by Eylül Deniz Keleş.