Far Away
Uzakta
Synopsis
Şırnak is a Kurdish city on the border of Turkey, Iraq and Syria. In 2007, drama teacher Tayfur began recording candid interviews with children aged between 8 and 14. They were once enthusiastic, honest and full of hope for a brighter future. Today, such interviews are not even possible anymore. The school has been destroyed. Women's rights are fragile. People's mental health is deteriorating and self-confidence is lost. Bigger ambitions have faded. In 2016, war erupted on the streets of Şırnak.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M. Tayfur Aydın
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Tayfur Aydın
- Original Score
- Mustafa Biber
- Original Title
- Uzakta
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- MTA Film, Septima Yapım
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M. Tayfur Aydın
M. Tayfur Aydın
Mustafa Biber
Hakan Körezli, Serhat Gönen, Ftesa Hazrolli
Amir Etminan
M. Tayfur Aydın, Şükrü Acar
Department Leadership Roster
M. Tayfur Aydın
Director
M. Tayfur Aydın
Writer
M. Tayfur Aydın
Producer
Şükrü Acar
Producer
Hakan Körezli
Director of Photography
Serhat Gönen
Director of Photography
Ftesa Hazrolli
Director of Photography
Ftesa Hazrolli
Production Design
Amir Etminan
Editor
Mustafa Biber
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Far Away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far Away
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Far Away about?
Şırnak is a Kurdish city on the border of Turkey, Iraq and Syria. In 2007, drama teacher Tayfur began recording candid interviews with children aged between 8 and 14. They were once enthusiastic, honest and full of hope for a brighter future. Today, such interviews are not even possible anymore. The school has been destroyed. Women's rights are fragile. People's mental health is deteriorating and self-confidence is lost. Bigger ambitions have faded. In 2016, war erupted on the streets of Şırnak.
Who directed Far Away?
Far Away was directed by M. Tayfur Aydın.
Who stars in Far Away?
The principal cast of Far Away includes M. Tayfur Aydın, Yade Nargis.
When was Far Away released and how long is it?
Far Away was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Far Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far Away was composed by Mustafa Biber.