Merhaba Güzel Vatanım
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Biopic of the Turkish poet Nâzim Hikmet and Ahmet Ümit, who followed in his footsteps. Based on the real-life stories of the two writers, the film explores the impact of Nâzım Hikmet's journey to Moscow on Ahmet Ümit's turbulent life and his move to Moscow in the 1980s. The film, which also features important segments of Turkish history, highlights the most dramatic aspects of the writers' challenging journeys while emphasizing the redemptive power of art and literature. Embracing the slogan "Life is short, art is long," the film explores how two young people were transformed into writers by the influence of their era.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2019-10-31
Runtime: 99 mins
Director: Cengiz Özkarabekir
Spoken language: Türkçe
Genres: History, Drama
Original title: Merhaba Güzel Vatanım
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Production Countries: Turkey
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