What Remains
Artakalan
Synopsis
A poet breaks free from a life that has become suffocating to reconnect with her inner voice and conscience and allow her creativity to flow again. As she begins to question the conventions of family, identity and the meaning of life, her journey towards self-discovery challenges those around her to reconsider their own lives — taking the whole family in a new direction.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de San Sebastián
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yeşim Ustaoğlu
- Screenplay & Story
- Yeşim Ustaoğlu
- Original Title
- Artakalan
- Country of Origin
- Turkey, Bulgaria, France, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Tarantula Luxembourg, Ustaoglu Production, Cité Films, RFF International, MUBI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
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Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Director
Yeşim Ustaoğlu
Writer
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What is What Remains about?
A poet breaks free from a life that has become suffocating to reconnect with her inner voice and conscience and allow her creativity to flow again. As she begins to question the conventions of family, identity and the meaning of life, her journey towards self-discovery challenges those around her to reconsider their own lives — taking the whole family in a new direction.
Who directed What Remains?
What Remains was directed by Yeşim Ustaoğlu.
Who stars in What Remains?
The principal cast of What Remains includes Öykü Karayel, Metin Akdülger, Ali Kayra Kul, İlyas Salman, Aysegül Cengiz.
When was What Remains released and how long is it?
What Remains was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.