Hesitation Wound

Directed by Selman Nacar
Türkiye
2023
84 mins

Synopsis

This taut and engaging Turkish legal thriller follows a criminal lawyer over the course of 24 hours as she deals with a major case, a personal crisis – and a moral dilemma.

Canan (Tülin Özen, superb) is a no-nonsense attorney who spends her days in the courthouse and her nights in the hospital with her gravely ill mother. Her mother’s condition is a matter of great contention between Canan and her sister. As her defence of her client comes to its suspenseful conclusion, Canan is faced with an incredibly difficult decision that could have significant consequences for her mother, her client, and even the judge on the case. Director Selman Nacar studied both law and film, and his immaculately paced, gripping and morally complex film is a perfect expression of his dual interests. A hit at festivals all over the world, Hesitation Wound’s impact will linger long after the final credits.

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A monumental performance from Tu00fclin u00d6zen u2026 Does for lawyers what Uncut Gems did for jewellers. A truly enticing and welcoming sub-90-minute treat
Leila Latif, IndieWire

Tickets

Fri 7 June 2024, 8:15am
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
Sun 9 June 2024, 10:15am
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3
Assisted ListeningWheelchairSubtitled
Sat 15 June 2024, 7:30am
Palace Norton Street - Cinema 4
Assisted ListeningWheelchairSubtitled
  • Program Strand
  • Original Title
    TEREDDÜT ÇİZGİSİ
  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    Türkiye, Romania, France, Spain
  • Language
    In Turkish with English Subtitles
  • Director
    Selman Nacar
  • Producer
    Burak Çevik, Diloy Gülün, Selman Nacar
  • Cast
    Tülin Özen, Oğulcan Arman Uslu, Gülçin Kültür Şahin
  • Screenwriter
    Selman Nacar
  • Cinematographer
    Tudor Vladimir Panduru
  • Editor
    Melik Kuru, Selman Nacar
  • Genre
  • Premiere
    NSW Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Arcadia
  • Official Website
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