The Second Wife
Originally released in 1974. The Second Wife is a drama film. directed by Atıf Yılmaz. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fatma Girik, Hakan Balamir, and Nuran Aksoy
Synopsis
A peasant woman who cannot bear children for her husband agrees to take in a concubine as a result of pressure from her community and finds the concubine herself. The new woman is also unable to bear children. However, the first woman becomes pregnant in the meantime. The jealous concubine slanders her, and the villagers tie the woman they call a "whore" to a tree to kill her. Her husband arrives in time to rescue her, and they leave the village.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Turkey
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Erman Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Second Wife about?
A peasant woman who cannot bear children for her husband agrees to take in a concubine as a result of pressure from her community and finds the concubine herself. The new woman is also unable to be...
Who directed The Second Wife?
The Second Wife was directed by Atıf Yılmaz.
How long is The Second Wife?
The Second Wife has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Second Wife released?
The Second Wife was released on April 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Second Wife?
The main cast of The Second Wife includes Fatma Girik, Hakan Balamir, Nuran Aksoy, Aliye Rona, Tuncer Necmioğlu.