The Father
Baba
Synopsis
"Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istanbul. A father is not able to earn enough money to feed his family. He is waiting to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son kills a man while drunk, the father is prepared to answer for the deed himself, provided that the landlord supports his wife and children. As there is little difference for the father between ten years in prison or ten years in a foreign country, he regards this to be the best solution.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yılmaz Güney
- Screenplay & Story
- Yılmaz Güney, Bekir Yildiz
- Original Score
- Metin Bükey, Yalçın Tura
- Original Title
- Baba
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Güney Film, Irfan Ünal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yılmaz Güney
Yılmaz Güney, Bekir Yildiz
Metin Bükey, Yalçın Tura
Şerif Gören
İrfan Ünal
Department Leadership Roster
Yılmaz Güney
Director
Yılmaz Güney
Writer
İrfan Ünal
Producer
Şerif Gören
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Father
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What is The Father about?
"Baba" is a bitter melodrama set in Istanbul. A father is not able to earn enough money to feed his family. He is waiting to emigrate to Germany. When his landlord's son kills a man while drunk, the father is prepared to answer for the deed himself, provided that the landlord supports his wife and children. As there is little difference for the father between ten years in prison or ten years in a foreign country, he regards this to be the best solution.
Who directed The Father?
The Father was directed by Yılmaz Güney.
Who stars in The Father?
The principal cast of The Father includes Yılmaz Güney, Müşerref Tezcan, Kuzey Vargın, Aytaç Arman, Mehmet Büyükgüngör.
When was The Father released and how long is it?
The Father was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Father was composed by Metin Bükey, Yalçın Tura.
Is The Father based on a book or true story?
The Father is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bekir Yildiz".