The Small Town
Kasaba
Synopsis
A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.
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Mehmet Emin Toprak
Saffet (as M. Emin Toprak)
Havva Sağlam
Asiye
Cihat Bütün
Ali
Fatma Ceylan
Nine
Mehmet Emin Ceylan
Dede (as M. Emin Ceylan)
Sercihan Alioğlu
Baba
Semra Yılmaz
Anne
Latif Altıntaş
Ögretmen
Muzaffer Özdemir
Deli Ahmet
Timuçin Caymaz
Dede (voice) (as M. Emin Ceylan)
Gazanfer Ündüz
Baba (voice) (as Sercihan Alioğlu)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Screenplay & Story
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Emine Ceylan
- Original Score
- Ali Kayacı
- Original Title
- Kasaba
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- NBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Emine Ceylan
Ali Kayacı
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Ayhan Ergürsel
Sadık İncesu
Department Leadership Roster
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Director
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Writer
Sadık İncesu
Producer
Ayhan Ergürsel
Editor
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Director of Photography
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What is The Small Town about?
A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.
Who directed The Small Town?
The Small Town was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Who stars in The Small Town?
The principal cast of The Small Town includes Mehmet Emin Toprak, Havva Sağlam, Cihat Bütün, Fatma Ceylan, Mehmet Emin Ceylan.
When was The Small Town released and how long is it?
The Small Town was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Small Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Small Town was composed by Ali Kayacı.