Buğday (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, Buğday is a drama and science fiction film directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. The global corporations have established cities and agricultural zones in areas where the climate is relatively good. These cities are populated by the elites, while the immigrant masses struggle with hunger and epidemics. For unknown reasons, the city’s agricultural plantations have been hit by a genetic crisis - and, as a result, by massive crop failure. Professor Erol Erin, a seed genetics specialist learns of Cemil Akman, a fellow scientist. Apparently, Cemil wrote a thesis about the recurrent crisis affecting genetically modified seeds - but the work was banned by the corporation..
Who’s in it. Buğday stars Jean-Marc Barr as Erol, Ermin Bravo as Cemil, Lubna Azabal as Beatrice and Grigoriy Dobrygin as Andrei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Buğday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buğday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buğday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buğday (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buğday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buğday worth watching?
- Buğday holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buğday?
- Buğday stars Jean-Marc Barr, Ermin Bravo, Lubna Azabal, Grigoriy Dobrygin and Cristina Flutur.
- When was Buğday released?
- Buğday was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.