| Future Lasts Forever (Gelecek Uzun Sürer) | |
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 Theatrical Poster | |
| Directed by | Özcan Alper |
| Written by | Özcan Alper |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Feza Çaldıran |
| Edited by | |
| Music by | Mustafa Biber |
| Production company | Nar Film |
| Distributed by | Tiglon Film |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Turkey |
| Languages | Turkish (main), Kurdish, Armenian |
Future Lasts Forever (Turkish: Gelecek Uzun Sürer) is a 2011 Turkish drama film, written and directed by Özcan Alper, starring Gaye Gürsel as an Istanbul music student who travels to south-east Turkey to record traditional music and confront her own past. The film, which will go on nationwide general release across Turkey on November 11, 2011 (2011-11-11), was awarded 5 prizes at the 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011) and premiered in competition at the 36th Toronto International Film Festival (September 8–18, 2011).
Release and reception
Festival screenings
- World Premiere: 36th Toronto International Film Festival (September 8–18, 2011)
- 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011)
Awards
- 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011)
- Best Actor: Durukan Ordu (won)
- Best Music: Mustafa Biber (won)
- Best Cinematography: Feza Çaldıran (won)
- Yılmaz Güney Award (won)
- Turkish Film Critics Association (SİYAD) Best Film Award (won)
See also
References
- "Turkish film to make premiere in Toronto". Hurriyet Daily News. 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
- "'The Extremely Depressing Story of Celal Tan and His Family' tops Altın Koza". Today's Zaman. 2011-09-25. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-09-25.