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Mutluluk (Bliss) - Turkfest Movie Night

MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry)
Seattle, WA

Based on the international bestseller by Zulfu Livaneli, recipient of the 2006 Barnes & Noble New Big Author Discovery Award in Fiction (2nd Place), Mutluluk (Bliss) is about the taboo subject of honor killing. When 17-year-old Meryem is found half-naked by a lake, her family concludes that she has given up her virginity and orders her to be killed as per tradition. The task is assigned to her close relative Cemal, who has just returned from the military where he served as a commando. Meanwhile, a well-known sociology Professor Irfan Kurudal sets sail, leaving the life he lived in Istanbul behind. Meryem and Cemal's path crosses with professor Irfan unexpectedly on the journey of death they take. Are these three people, who set out for freedom and a second chance in life, going to be able to overcome their destiny on this journey?

Directed by Abdullah Oguz

Starring Ozgu Namal, Talat Bulut, Murat Han, Mustafa Avkiran, Emin Gursoy, Meral Cetinkaya, Lale Mansur

2007, 126 minutes, 35mm, Color
Turkish with English subtitles

Festivals and Awards:

2008 Napa Sonoma Wine Country Festival (USA): Best of the Festival
2008 Cleveland International Film Festival (USA)
2008 European Council Strasbourg (France): Prix Odysse
2008 South East European Film Festival Los Angeles (USA)
2008 Seattle International Film Festival (USA)
2007 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival (Turkey): Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Music, Best Sound Design, Best Make-up
2007 Funchal International Film Festival (Portugal): Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress
2007 Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival (France): Audience Award
2007 International Film Festival of Kerala (India): Jurys Special Prize
2007 International Istanbul Film Festival (Turkey): Best Film (National Competition)
2007 Montreal World Film Festival (Canada)

Note: * Free Parking @ MOHAI! * Are you a TACAWA member? If so, make sure to select "TACAWA Member" option during check-out for a $3 discount on the regular price of admission! YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR TACAWA MEMBER CARD FOR ADMISSION!

Kid Friendly: No

Dog Friendly: No

Non-Smoking: No

Wheelchair Accessible: No

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