Saf
Synopsis
Turkish director Ali Vatansever weighs the human cost of politically motivated urban renewal in his achingly resonant second feature, about a young couple forced to compromise their ideals and work for the very industry encroaching on their Istanbul neighbourhood, in order to keep up with the rent.
Top Cast
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Saadet Işıl Aksoy
Remziye
Erol Afşin
Kamil
Onur Buldu
Fatih
Ümmü Putgül
Nevin
Kida Khodr Ramadan
Ammar
Mihaela Trofimov
Ivona
Ebru Ojen Şahin
Burcu
Kutay Sandıkçı
Rıza
Gökhan Civan
Cafer
Fuat Onan
Nuri
Mert Öner
Ahmet
İhsan İlhan
İş Danışmanı
Abdurrahman Yunusoğlu
Mandıra Şantiye Müdürü
Yavuz Özata
Tahsin
Nazlı Çetinel
Sekreter
Emrullah Çakay
Güvenlik Görevlisi
Can Özmen
Polis Memuru
Şerif Bozkurt
Müteahhit
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Vatansever
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Vatansever
- Original Title
- Saf
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Vatansever
Ali Vatansever
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Vatansever
Writer
Ali Vatansever
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Saf.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saf about?
Turkish director Ali Vatansever weighs the human cost of politically motivated urban renewal in his achingly resonant second feature, about a young couple forced to compromise their ideals and work for the very industry encroaching on their Istanbul neighbourhood, in order to keep up with the rent.
Who directed Saf?
Saf was directed by Ali Vatansever.
Who stars in Saf?
The principal cast of Saf includes Saadet Işıl Aksoy, Erol Afşin, Onur Buldu, Ümmü Putgül, Kida Khodr Ramadan.
When was Saf released and how long is it?
Saf was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saf?
Saf holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).