A Season in Hakkari (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, A Season in Hakkari is a drama film directed by Erden Kıral, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. An urban Turkish teacher is transferred for political reasons to a backward Kurdish village in the mountains near the Iranian border. He is welcomed with distrust, but during that harsh year the mutual cultural misunderstandings fade away.
Who’s in it. A Season in Hakkari stars Genco Erkal as The Teacher, Erkan Yücel as Halit, Şerif Sezer as Zazi and Rana Cabbar as Dorfvorsteher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Season in Hakkari has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Season in Hakkari page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Season in Hakkari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Season in Hakkari (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Season in Hakkari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Season in Hakkari worth watching?
- A Season in Hakkari holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Season in Hakkari?
- A Season in Hakkari stars Genco Erkal, Erkan Yücel, Şerif Sezer, Rana Cabbar and Erol Demiröz.
- When was A Season in Hakkari released?
- A Season in Hakkari was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.