Zindandan Gelen Mektup (1970)

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

After the wars at the beginning of the 20th century, borders are redrawn. Turks living in regions outside Turkey face great oppression. Ali lives in one of these regions. Law enforcement agencies exert pressure on the Turks living in the village. The Turks pay their taxes by working in the fields. However, the state is also trying to take the land from the Turks. Ali wants to incite the people to revolt against this situation. However, there are informants working on behalf of the state among the Turks.

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