The Split
Baráttan um Börnin
Synopsis
Sol Jensen, a young Icelandic woman, and Halil Atesh, originally from the countryside in Turkey, meet in Reykjavik and fall passionately in love. Ten years later, Halil becomes an established businessman, while Sol runs a beauty parlor. Their two daughters, Leila and Aysiia, attend a Catholic school despite Halil's Muslim background and much to his grief. The split between him and Sol increases with the growing up of their daughters in a culture that is not his.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Canan Gerede
- Screenplay & Story
- Canan Gerede
- Original Title
- Baráttan um Börnin
- Country of Origin
- Iceland, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alfa Film, Íslenska kvikmyndasamsteypan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Canan Gerede
Canan Gerede
Suzanne Koch
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Canan Gerede, Eliane Stutterheim
Department Leadership Roster
Canan Gerede
Director
Fridrik Thor Fridriksson
Producer
Canan Gerede
Writer
Canan Gerede
Producer
Eliane Stutterheim
Producer
Suzanne Koch
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Split
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Split about?
Sol Jensen, a young Icelandic woman, and Halil Atesh, originally from the countryside in Turkey, meet in Reykjavik and fall passionately in love. Ten years later, Halil becomes an established businessman, while Sol runs a beauty parlor. Their two daughters, Leila and Aysiia, attend a Catholic school despite Halil's Muslim background and much to his grief. The split between him and Sol increases with the growing up of their daughters in a culture that is not his.
Who directed The Split?
The Split was directed by Canan Gerede.
Who stars in The Split?
The principal cast of The Split includes Baltasar Kormákur, Bennu Gerede, Mahir Günşiray, Burçin Abdullah, Cezmi Baskin.
When was The Split released and how long is it?
The Split was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.