About Dry Grasses: Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s movie “About Dry Grasses” has been chosen as Turkey’s pick for the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars). A group of 15 experts from the film industry met to decide on Turkey’s entry for the “Best International Film” category. They reviewed seven films and selected “About Dry Grasses,” which stars acclaimed actress Merve Dizdar. The Oscars ceremony will be held in the US this upcoming March.
About Dry Grasses
About Dry Grasses
“About Dry Grasses” (Turkish: Kuru Otlar Üstüne) is a 2023 Turkish-language drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and co-written by Ceylan, Ebru Ceylan, and Akın Aksu. The film stars Deniz Celiloğlu, Merve Dizdar, and Musab Ekici. It tells the story of Samet, a teacher working in rural eastern Anatolia who is accused of abusing a student, disrupting his plans to move to Istanbul. The movie premiered in the main competition section of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where Merve Dizdar won the Best Actress award. In the plot, Samet returns from holiday to his posting in a remote village in Eastern Anatolia, facing accusations of inappropriate behaviour from two female pupils, including one he previously mentored, Sevim. As the story unfolds, Samet and his colleague Kenan encounter Nuray, a teacher from a neighbouring village who has lost a leg in a terrorist explosion. Their interactions prompt reflections on life in the region, with both Kenan and Nuray forming a romantic connection while Samet’s attitude shifts, leading him to develop an interest in Nuray.The production of “About Dry Grasses” involved a collaboration between Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ebru Ceylan, and Akın Aksu, with filming capturing the stark beauty and challenges of rural Anatolia.
Who directed “About Dry Grasses”?
The film was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, a renowned Turkish filmmaker
When was “About Dry Grasses” released?
The film premiered in 2023, and it was selected to compete in the main competition section of the Cannes Film Festival in
Who are the main actors in “About Dry Grasses”?
The main cast includes Deniz Celiloğlu, Merve Dizdar, and Musab Ekici, among others.
