Gazelle
“Exile is only the beginning.”
Synopsis
Yakup, a Turkish music teacher seeking political asylum in New York, is trying to keep his head above water as he navigates the US immigration system. Working illegally in a restaurant kitchen with a lively group of fellow immigrants, he is laser focused on laying the groundwork to bring his wife and daughter abroad. In a desperate attempt to expedite the process, he seeks help from a group of shady fellow countrymen who resort to risky methods to get people out of Turkey. But things quickly go sideways and chances to reunite with his loved ones deteriorate by the minute.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Gazelle | Official Teaser (VIFF & CIFF 2025 Selection)
Type: Teaser • Published 2025-09-18
Top Cast
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Nadir Sarıbacak
Yakup
Salem Murphy
Ammi
Faysal Ahmed
Ahmed
Abraham Taylor
Hakim
Ayhan Hulagu
Adem
Ziad Alezabi
Omar
Emine Bayındır
Ayşe
Sare Aydoğan
Neşe
Remzi Akman
Azad
Setty Brosevelt
Naif Iqbal
Desi Waters
Zeenat
Mia del Giudice
Malikah
Brittany Vicars
Sarah
Ibrahim Traore
Varun
Khalil Amonette
Basher
Lauryn Medina
Bendu
Aariz Copes
Dagmawi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nadir Sarıbacak, Samy Pioneer
- Screenplay & Story
- Nadir Sarıbacak, Ayhan Hulagu
- Original Score
- Ichika Kanagawa
- Original Title
- Gazelle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Roaring Cat Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nadir Sarıbacak, Samy Pioneer
Nadir Sarıbacak, Ayhan Hulagu
Ichika Kanagawa
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Samy Pioneer
Mehmet Tözün, Kenan Baysal, Ender Zirekoğlu, Ömer Faruk Gündüz
Department Leadership Roster
Nadir Sarıbacak
Director
Samy Pioneer
Director
Nadir Sarıbacak
Writer
Ayhan Hulagu
Writer
Mehmet Tözün
Producer
Kenan Baysal
Producer
Ender Zirekoğlu
Producer
Ichika Kanagawa
Original Music Composer
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Director of Photography
Samy Pioneer
Editor
Lorenza Astengo Fefer
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Violence • Threat
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gazelle
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What is Gazelle about?
Yakup, a Turkish music teacher seeking political asylum in New York, is trying to keep his head above water as he navigates the US immigration system. Working illegally in a restaurant kitchen with a lively group of fellow immigrants, he is laser focused on laying the groundwork to bring his wife and daughter abroad. In a desperate attempt to expedite the process, he seeks help from a group of shady fellow countrymen who resort to risky methods to get people out of Turkey. But things quickly go sideways and chances to reunite with his loved ones deteriorate by the minute.
Who directed Gazelle?
Gazelle was directed by Nadir Sarıbacak, Samy Pioneer.
Who stars in Gazelle?
The principal cast of Gazelle includes Nadir Sarıbacak, Salem Murphy, Faysal Ahmed, Abraham Taylor, Ayhan Hulagu.
When was Gazelle released and how long is it?
Gazelle was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Gazelle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gazelle was composed by Ichika Kanagawa.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gazelle?
Gazelle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).