Son Hasat

Cemil Agacikoglu
RELEASE Thu 8 May

Ali and his wife Aysel live in a small village in Anatolia, surrounded by a large lake and vast reed fields. They have to work hard to make ends meet. Moreover, they are exploited and mistreated by mafia-like bosses. The bosses of the workers are at war with each other, and there is also a conflict brewing around the poaching of birds.

While his wife is willing to adapt to the circumstances, Ali continues to resist. When an accident causes one of the bosses to disappear from the scene, Ali's situation becomes increasingly complicated. He begins to search for ways to escape the misery and attempts to illegally smuggle reeds. It’s a risky venture and certainly not without danger. Son Hasat has a slow-burning, yet deliberate pace. You can feel the lethargic nature and rhythm of daily life in this Turkish village, located in the heart of Anatolia. As the film progresses, you understand why the people have become accustomed to the power dynamics that form the core of the story.

The Turkish reed fields provide the breathtaking backdrop for an allegorical tale of people slyly seeking a better life. But that is never without risk. The landscapes of water and reeds are filmed in a spectacular way. They make the environment just as important as the characters. The reed fields are captured through unique camerawork, turning them into a labyrinthine, claustrophobic, and suffocating character in the relentless struggle between good and evil, where the boundaries between the two continue to blur.

Son Hasat
Direction
Cemil Agacikoglu
Cast
Hilmi Ahiska, Sevgi Temel, Gökhan Yikilkan
Duration
125 min
RELEASE
Thu 8 May
Year
2023
Country
Turkey
Language
Turkish
Subtitles
Dutch
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