Bliss
Mutluluk
Synopsis
A young woman of about 17 years old, named Meryem (Ozgu Namal), has been raped, and her village's customs call for her to be killed to restore honor and dignity to her family and village. The eldest son of the village leader, Cemal (Murat Han), is ordered to take Meryem to Istanbul and kill her, but at the last minute he cannot complete the task.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abdullah Oğuz
- Screenplay & Story
- Elif Ayan, Abdullah Oğuz, Kubilay Tunçer, Zülfü Livaneli, Sırrı Süreyya Önder
- Original Score
- Zülfü Livaneli
- Original Title
- Mutluluk
- Country of Origin
- Greece, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Greek Film Centre, ANS Prodüksiyon, Highway Productions, Eurimages Council of Europe, Dogan TV & Radio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abdullah Oğuz
Elif Ayan, Abdullah Oğuz, Kubilay Tunçer, Zülfü Livaneli, Sırrı Süreyya Önder
Zülfü Livaneli
Mirsad Herović
Lewo
Abdullah Oğuz
Department Leadership Roster
Abdullah Oğuz
Director
Elif Ayan
Writer
Abdullah Oğuz
Writer
Kubilay Tunçer
Writer
Abdullah Oğuz
Producer
Mirsad Herović
Director of Photography
Lewo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bliss
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What is Bliss about?
A young woman of about 17 years old, named Meryem (Ozgu Namal), has been raped, and her village's customs call for her to be killed to restore honor and dignity to her family and village. The eldest son of the village leader, Cemal (Murat Han), is ordered to take Meryem to Istanbul and kill her, but at the last minute he cannot complete the task.
Who directed Bliss?
Bliss was directed by Abdullah Oğuz.
Who stars in Bliss?
The principal cast of Bliss includes Talat Bulut, Özgü Namal, Murat Han, Mustafa Avkıran, Emin Gürsoy.
When was Bliss released and how long is it?
Bliss was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Bliss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bliss was composed by Zülfü Livaneli.
Is Bliss based on a book or true story?
Bliss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zülfü Livaneli".