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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
2011 2h 43m Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

★ 7.8 IMDb
Drama Crime Mystery & Thriller
A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location. As the group continues looking and the night begins dragging on, its members can't help but chat with each other about everyday life, as the conversations turn more and more serious, revealing their deeper secrets and profound stories.

Essays and Criticism
On Nuri Bilge Ceylan
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Awards & Festivals
Selection 25th European Film Awards
Nominated Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film
Nominated International Submission to the Academy Awards
Won Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
Nominated European Film Award for Best Cinematographer
Nominated European Film Award for Best Director
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