The Gulf
Körfez
Synopsis
Leaving behind a ruined career and a bitter divorce, Selim returns to his hometown Izmir. Unwilling to make plans for the future, he wanders around revisiting his past: family, schoolmates, an ex-lover. He runs into Cihan, a friend from the military service, an idler with a charming energy. As people start leaving Izmir due to a terrible smell caused by a mysterious maritime accident, Selim finds himself gradually drawn to a new world where he will go back embracing the possibilities of life.
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Ulaş Tuna Astepe
Selim
Meli Bendeli
Cihan
Serpil Gül
Nihal
Müfit Kayacan
Bülent
Merve Dizdar
Pınar
Damla Ardal
Meral
Cem Zeynel Kılıç
Necati
Mesude Türkmen
Şükran
İbrahim Coşkun
Kereste Ustası Arif
Ozan Çelik
Polis Furkan
Cuma Kırbıyık
Polis Mustafa
İpek Büyükakın
Leyla
Kutay Sandıkçı
Çöp Poşetli Deli
Muttalip Müjdeci
Celal Acaralp
Sencar Sağdıç
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emre Yeksan
- Screenplay & Story
- Emre Yeksan, Ahmet Büke
- Original Title
- Körfez
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- German, Greek, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Bir Film, Homemade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emre Yeksan
Emre Yeksan, Ahmet Büke
Department Leadership Roster
Emre Yeksan
Director
Emre Yeksan
Writer
Ahmet Büke
Writer
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What is The Gulf about?
Leaving behind a ruined career and a bitter divorce, Selim returns to his hometown Izmir. Unwilling to make plans for the future, he wanders around revisiting his past: family, schoolmates, an ex-lover. He runs into Cihan, a friend from the military service, an idler with a charming energy. As people start leaving Izmir due to a terrible smell caused by a mysterious maritime accident, Selim finds himself gradually drawn to a new world where he will go back embracing the possibilities of life.
Who directed The Gulf?
The Gulf was directed by Emre Yeksan.
Who stars in The Gulf?
The principal cast of The Gulf includes Ulaş Tuna Astepe, Meli Bendeli, Serpil Gül, Müfit Kayacan, Merve Dizdar.
When was The Gulf released and how long is it?
The Gulf was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.