Abluka (Frenzy)
Turkey
Emin Alper
Istanbul is in political chaos. Armed groups have taken control of the shantytowns. The police response is brutal. In the midst of this, two brothers are drawn into the violence. Kadir is released after a 15-year prison term and goes in search of his younger brother Ahmet. Meanwhile, Istanbul is in the grip of political violence. Hamza, a high-ranking police officer helps Kadir find a job as an informer. He collects garbage, checking to see whether it contains material related to bomb-making. Ahmet works at the municipality as part of a team responsible for destroying stray dogs. When Ahmet shuts himself up in his house to care for a wounded dog, Kadir thinks he is being threatened by terrorists. Kadir relays his concern to Hamza, who sends the police to investigate.
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Festivals and Awards:
Venice 2015: Special Jury Prize and Young Cinema Award (Premio Arca Cinema Giovani)
in competition in Busan, Toronto 2015
Adana 2015: Golden Boll for Best Film, award for Best Editing, Best Art Director, Promising Actor (Berkay Ates) and People's Choice for Best Film
Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2015: Jury Grand Prize to Emin Alper for writing and directing
Mediterranean Filmfestival Split 2016: Special Jury Award
in competition in Busan, Toronto 2015
Adana 2015: Golden Boll for Best Film, award for Best Editing, Best Art Director, Promising Actor (Berkay Ates) and People's Choice for Best Film
Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2015: Jury Grand Prize to Emin Alper for writing and directing
Mediterranean Filmfestival Split 2016: Special Jury Award
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