Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual
Bocuk: Kadim Bir Ritüel
Synopsis
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
Top Cast
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Panamá Horror Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buğra Mert Alkayalar
- Original Score
- Yağız Oral
- Original Title
- Bocuk: Kadim Bir Ritüel
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- BMA, Amirler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buğra Mert Alkayalar
Yağız Oral
Emre Arslan
Kağan Tunca
Buğra Mert Alkayalar
Department Leadership Roster
Buğra Mert Alkayalar
Director
Buğra Mert Alkayalar
Producer
Emre Arslan
Director of Photography
Kağan Tunca
Editor
Yağız Oral
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual
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What is Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual about?
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
Who directed Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was directed by Buğra Mert Alkayalar.
Who stars in Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
The principal cast of Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual includes Ayşe Akbaş, Atiye Gözlüklü, Mehmet Berk Yaltırık, Mezide Demirel, Nurten Tınmaz.
When was Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual released and how long is it?
Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was composed by Yağız Oral.