Gazelle movie poster

Gazelle

"Exile is only the beginning."

October 3, 2025 1h 43m

Released just last year. Gazelle is a drama film. directed by Nadir Sarıbacak.

Starring Nadir Sarıbacak, Salem Murphy, and Faysal Ahmed

Synopsis

Yakup, a Turkish music teacher seeking political asylum in New York, is trying to keep his head above water as he navigates the US immigration system. Working illegally in a restaurant kitchen with a lively group of fellow immigrants, he is laser focused on laying the groundwork to bring his wife and daughter abroad. In a desperate attempt to expedite the process, he seeks help from a group of shady fellow countrymen who resort to risky methods to get people out of Turkey. But things quickly go sideways and chances to reunite with his loved ones deteriorate by the minute.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 3, 2025 3 months ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
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Budget $1.3M Production budget
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Language TR Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TR
Budget
$1,300,000

Production Companies

  • Roaring Cat Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gazelle about?

Yakup, a Turkish music teacher seeking political asylum in New York, is trying to keep his head above water as he navigates the US immigration system. Working illegally in a restaurant kitchen with...

Who directed Gazelle?

Gazelle was directed by Nadir Sarıbacak.

How long is Gazelle?

Gazelle has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Gazelle released?

Gazelle was released on October 3, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gazelle?

The main cast of Gazelle includes Nadir Sarıbacak, Salem Murphy, Faysal Ahmed, Abraham Taylor, Ayhan Hulagu.