directed by: Nuri Bilge Ceylan, year: 2014
actors: Haluk Bilginer, Melisa Sözen, Demet Akbağ

Winter Sleep is a poignant and introspective drama set in the strikingly beautiful and remote Cappadocia region of Turkey. The film explores the emotional and psychological landscapes of its characters, centering on Aydin, a retired actor who runs a small hotel. As winter sets in, tensions rise between Aydin, his young wife Nihal, and his sister Necla, leading to deep reflections on their relationships and personal aspirations.

Isolation, Introspection, Power Dynamics, Emotional Complexity, Turkish Landscape