The Snail Room
Salyangoz Odasi
Synopsis
A freelance artist, Zail feels unfulfilled yet knows he isn’t fully trying. He paints murals in cafes and bars, living without a steady job or schedule. After enduring prolonged spasms, a hospital diagnosis confirms his worst fears. Trapped by poverty and despair, he spirals into a void of insignificance, finding solace in a snail he befriends—both retreating into their shells from the world. As his illness worsens, hope fades. One night, seeking to recapture fleeting joys, he meets Gece, a transgender woman, in a bar. Their encounter sparks a journey through the most vivid, colorful night of his life, confronting his fears and fleetingly escaping his despair.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yiğit Küçükkibar
- Screenplay & Story
- Yiğit Küçükkibar
- Original Title
- Salyangoz Odasi
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $25K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yiğit Küçükkibar
Yiğit Küçükkibar
Yiğit Küçükkibar, Murat Can Memiş
Selin Urun
Department Leadership Roster
Yiğit Küçükkibar
Director
Yiğit Küçükkibar
Writer
Selin Urun
Producer
Yiğit Küçükkibar
Editor
Murat Can Memiş
Editor
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What is The Snail Room about?
A freelance artist, Zail feels unfulfilled yet knows he isn’t fully trying. He paints murals in cafes and bars, living without a steady job or schedule. After enduring prolonged spasms, a hospital diagnosis confirms his worst fears. Trapped by poverty and despair, he spirals into a void of insignificance, finding solace in a snail he befriends—both retreating into their shells from the world. As his illness worsens, hope fades. One night, seeking to recapture fleeting joys, he meets Gece, a transgender woman, in a bar. Their encounter sparks a journey through the most vivid, colorful night of his life, confronting his fears and fleetingly escaping his despair.
Who directed The Snail Room?
The Snail Room was directed by Yiğit Küçükkibar.
Who stars in The Snail Room?
The principal cast of The Snail Room includes Kemal Burak Alper, Meli Bendeli, Arzu Yanardağ, Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu, Volkan Özbay.
When was The Snail Room released and how long is it?
The Snail Room was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 40m.