Three Monkeys
Üç maymun
Synopsis
A family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to avoid hardship and responsibilities that would otherwise be impossible to endure, the family chooses to ignore the truth, not to see, hear or talk about it. But does playing “Three Monkeys” invalidate the truth of its existence?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Üç Maymun (Three Monkeys) HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 16, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Screenplay & Story
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ercan Kesal, Ebru Ceylan
- Original Title
- Üç maymun
- Country of Origin
- Turkey, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Pyramide Productions, Zeyno Film, NBC Film, BiM Distribuzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ercan Kesal, Ebru Ceylan
Gökhan Tiryaki
Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Bora Goksingol, Ayhan Ergürsel
Zeynep Ozbatur Atakan, Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Department Leadership Roster
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Director
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Writer
Ercan Kesal
Writer
Ebru Ceylan
Writer
Zeynep Ozbatur Atakan
Producer
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Editor
Bora Goksingol
Editor
Gökhan Tiryaki
Director of Photography
Ayhan Ergürsel
Editor
Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Monkeys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Monkeys about?
A family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to avoid hardship and responsibilities that would otherwise be impossible to endure, the family chooses to ignore the truth, not to see, hear or talk about it. But does playing “Three Monkeys” invalidate the truth of its existence?
Who directed Three Monkeys?
Three Monkeys was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Who stars in Three Monkeys?
The principal cast of Three Monkeys includes Yavuz Bingöl, Hatice Aslan, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Ercan Kesal, Cafer Köse.
When was Three Monkeys released and how long is it?
Three Monkeys was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Three Monkeys make at the box office?
Three Monkeys grossed $1.9M in worldwide ticket sales.