Three Monkeys
A film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
After his critically acclaimed mood pieces Distant and Climates, Turkey’s leading filmmaker moves in a more plot-driven direction while retaining his mastery of ambience, nuance and astonishing cinematography. Three Monkeys tells a twisty, noirish tale that opens with an ambitious politician fleeing a hit-and-run accident. Afraid of hurting his election chances, he pays off his chauffeur Eyüp to take the rap. The film concerns the effects of this devil’s bargain on Eyüp’s family as simmering tensions and sexual intrigue wreak havoc in a household already haunted by hidden ghosts.
Critical Reaction
Winner – Best Director, Cannes Film Festival
Elegant…fascinating…extraordinary beauty!
—Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-TimesSTUNNING! Offers the kind of artistry rare in contemporary cinema.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
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Technical Information
- Production Year
- 2008
- Country of Production
- Turkey
- Language
- Turkish with English subtitles
- Running Time
- 109 min
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