The Play
Oyun
Synopsis
When nine peasant women from a mountain village in southern Turkey decide to write and perform a play based on their life stories, aspects of their personalities emerge that they never knew existed. Esmer's documentary observes the creative stages leading up to the production of the play, and shows us how nine subtly but significantly different women emerge after its staging.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Istanbul Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pelin Esmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Pelin Esmer
- Original Score
- Mazlum Çimen
- Original Title
- Oyun
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sinefilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pelin Esmer
Pelin Esmer
Mazlum Çimen
Mustafa Ünlü, Pelin Esmer, Ozlem Ozbek
Pelin Esmer
Nida Karabol Akdeniz, Pelin Esmer
Department Leadership Roster
Mazlum Çimen
Original Music Composer
Pelin Esmer
Director
Pelin Esmer
Writer
Mustafa Ünlü
Director of Photography
Nida Karabol Akdeniz
Producer
Pelin Esmer
Director of Photography
Pelin Esmer
Editor
Pelin Esmer
Producer
Ozlem Ozbek
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Play about?
When nine peasant women from a mountain village in southern Turkey decide to write and perform a play based on their life stories, aspects of their personalities emerge that they never knew existed. Esmer's documentary observes the creative stages leading up to the production of the play, and shows us how nine subtly but significantly different women emerge after its staging.
Who directed The Play?
The Play was directed by Pelin Esmer.
Who stars in The Play?
The principal cast of The Play includes Not specified.
When was The Play released and how long is it?
The Play was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Play was composed by Mazlum Çimen.