Ara
Originally released in 2008. Ara is a drama film. directed by Ümit Ünal. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Erdem Akakçe, Betül Çobanoğlu, and Serhat Tutumluer
Synopsis
Ara is the story of four people and an empty house. These people are stuck between their past and stormy relationships, between Istanbul and the "homes" they can't get back, between their innermost secrets and the lies they tell, between east and west. They are stuck in the "space between". The whole action takes place in an almost empty flat which is belong to one of the characters. The camera goes out only once. But various other visuals from commercials, TV series' that has been shot in the same flat, sneak into the film. Spanning around 10 years, the story is told between intervals of these visuals. Turkey has been through a huge change in the last 20-30 years. The modest country of the recent past is a faded memory compared to the consumerist life style of modern day. It is the time of ambitious people who can do anything to "live well", to "break through". This is the story of a small group of people who manage to "live well" but can't help getting lost in a spiritual vacuum.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ara about?
Ara is the story of four people and an empty house. These people are stuck between their past and stormy relationships, between Istanbul and the "homes" they can't get back, between their innermost...
Who directed Ara?
Ara was directed by Ümit Ünal.
How long is Ara?
Ara has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Ara released?
Ara was released on March 22, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ara?
The main cast of Ara includes Erdem Akakçe, Betül Çobanoğlu, Serhat Tutumluer, Selen Uçer, Aykan Safoglu.