Lifelong
Hayatboyu
Synopsis
Nisantasi is a classy Istanbul residential district. Its inhabitants may be rich and beautiful but they are not necessarily happy. This is the case for 52-year-old architect Can and his wife Ela, an artist who is already past her creative prime. Their daughter Nil has left home to study in Ankara. Left to their own devices, the couple realise that their passion for each other is not what it once was. Nonetheless they both feel secure in the safe harbour of a marriage which places no demands for critical questions or complex explanations. One day, Ela happens to overhear her husband talking on the phone. (Berlinale.de)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aslı Özge
- Screenplay & Story
- Aslı Özge
- Original Title
- Hayatboyu
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Turkey, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aslı Özge
Aslı Özge
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Aslı Özge
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What is Lifelong about?
Nisantasi is a classy Istanbul residential district. Its inhabitants may be rich and beautiful but they are not necessarily happy. This is the case for 52-year-old architect Can and his wife Ela, an artist who is already past her creative prime. Their daughter Nil has left home to study in Ankara. Left to their own devices, the couple realise that their passion for each other is not what it once was. Nonetheless they both feel secure in the safe harbour of a marriage which places no demands for critical questions or complex explanations. One day, Ela happens to overhear her husband talking on the phone. (Berlinale.de)
Who directed Lifelong?
Lifelong was directed by Aslı Özge.
Who stars in Lifelong?
The principal cast of Lifelong includes Defne Halman, Hakan Çimenser, Gizem Akman, Onur Dikmen, Haktan Pak.
When was Lifelong released and how long is it?
Lifelong was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.