Silent Night

Silent Night (Lal Gece)
2012 / 92'/ 35mm
Director: Reis Çelik
Cast: İlyas Salman, Dilan Aksüt, Mayşeker Yücel, Sabri Tutal, Sercan Demirkaya
Language: Turkish
Awards: Nurnberg 17th Turkey- Germany Film Festival: Best Film, Best Actress, Best Actor; Berlin Film Festival: Cryistal Bear

A striking film centered around the “child brides” issue, features actor İlyas Salman returning to the screen after 25 years. The story starts with a rich rural wedding. After the celebration, the audience is left alone in a room with the child bride and the 55-60 year old groom who spent his younger years in prison. The mood in the room is not quite what the groom hopes for. The bride struggles to overcome her fears and stall the groom with her wits. The film will compete in the International Golden Boll Film Festival this year.