Honey
Bal
Synopsis
In the remote and undeveloped eastern Black Sea region, a six-year-old boy (Yusuf) wanders through the woods searching for his lost father, trying to make sense of his life.His father is a beekeeper whose bees have disappeared unexpectedly, threatening his livelihood. A bizarre accident kills the father.There is little dialogue or music in the film. The three main characters (Yusuf and his parents) are all fairly taciturn, and the soundtrack is filled out with the sounds of the forest and the creatures that live there.The environment is a recurring theme.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jakarta International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Semih Kaplanoğlu
- Screenplay & Story
- Semih Kaplanoğlu, Orçun Köksal
- Original Title
- Bal
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Eurimages, ZDF/Arte, Heimatfilm, Kaplan Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Semih Kaplanoğlu
Semih Kaplanoğlu, Orçun Köksal
Barış Özbiçer
Ayhan Ergürsel, Suzan Hande Güneri, Semih Kaplanoğlu
Semih Kaplanoğlu
Department Leadership Roster
Semih Kaplanoğlu
Director
Semih Kaplanoğlu
Producer
Semih Kaplanoğlu
Writer
Orçun Köksal
Writer
Barış Özbiçer
Director of Photography
Ayhan Ergürsel
Editor
Naz Erayda
Production Design
Suzan Hande Güneri
Editor
Semih Kaplanoğlu
Editor
Ozge Ozturk
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honey
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What is Honey about?
In the remote and undeveloped eastern Black Sea region, a six-year-old boy (Yusuf) wanders through the woods searching for his lost father, trying to make sense of his life.His father is a beekeeper whose bees have disappeared unexpectedly, threatening his livelihood. A bizarre accident kills the father.There is little dialogue or music in the film. The three main characters (Yusuf and his parents) are all fairly taciturn, and the soundtrack is filled out with the sounds of the forest and the creatures that live there.The environment is a recurring theme.
Who directed Honey?
Honey was directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu.
Who stars in Honey?
The principal cast of Honey includes Bora Altaş, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Tülin Özen, Alev Uçarer, Selami Gökce.
When was Honey released and how long is it?
Honey was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.