Innocence


1h 50m 1997

Brief Synopsis

Yusuf has served 10 years in prison for killing his married sister's lover and robbing her of speech. Back in the small town where his sister and brother-in-law live, Yusuf finds them locked in a very bad relationship. He checks into a cheap hotel where he meets Bekir, a man who has been in love wit

Film Details

Also Known As
Masumiyet
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1997
Distribution Company
Mk2 International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

Synopsis

Yusuf has served 10 years in prison for killing his married sister's lover and robbing her of speech. Back in the small town where his sister and brother-in-law live, Yusuf finds them locked in a very bad relationship. He checks into a cheap hotel where he meets Bekir, a man who has been in love with Ugur, a nightclub singer who lets him sleep with her occasionally but who is truely in love with a man serving a life sentence for multiple murders. Yusuf tries to help his new friend, but as a druken night spins out of control, Yusuf finds himself taking Bekir's place.

Film Details

Also Known As
Masumiyet
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1997
Distribution Company
Mk2 International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 50m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1997

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Awarded best Turkish film at the 1998 Istanbul Interational Film Festival.

Shown at Istanbul International Film Festival April 18 - May 3, 1998.

Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Critic's Week) August 27 - September 6, 1997.

Released in United States 1997 (Shown at Venice International Film Festival (Critic's Week) August 27 - September 6, 1997.)

Released in United States 1998 (Awarded best Turkish film at the 1998 Istanbul Interational Film Festival.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Istanbul International Film Festival April 18 - May 3, 1998.)