Dilan
Originally released in 1987. Dilan is a drama film. directed by Erden Kıral.
Starring Derya Arbaş, Hakan Balamir, and Yılmaz Zafer
Synopsis
Based on a well-known Turkish novel, Dilan narrates the story of a peasant woman who decides to avenge the murder of her lover. In a remote village in Southeastern Turkey, two men are in love with beautiful Dilan: the rich Paso and the poor but brave Mirkan. When Dilan chooses Mirkan, Paso has the youth killed by one of his men. Dilan marries Paso, but she murders him on their wedding night and runs away to the mountains. A tragic love story as well as a realistic portrait of the existence of the rural people of Anatolia, Dilan was shown at several international film festivals, including Cannes, Venice and Berlin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 18, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
9.3/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Limbo Film AG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dilan about?
Based on a well-known Turkish novel, Dilan narrates the story of a peasant woman who decides to avenge the murder of her lover. In a remote village in Southeastern Turkey, two men are in love with ...
Who directed Dilan?
Dilan was directed by Erden Kıral.
How long is Dilan?
Dilan has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Dilan released?
Dilan was released on March 18, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dilan?
The main cast of Dilan includes Derya Arbaş, Hakan Balamir, Yılmaz Zafer, Güler Ökten, Mehmet Erikçi.