Şellale (2001) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2001 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2001, Şellale is a comédie, drame and famille film directed by Semir Aslanyürek, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. The story takes place in Harbiye town of Antakya just before the 1960 military coup d'etat. The economic and political crisis of those days are reflected by the both funny and sad story of a family. The story is told from the eyes of Cemal. Now a famous painter, Cemal goes back to his hometown years later and remembers his childhood. In those days Cemal's father and uncle, member of rival political parties, are in a continious struggle with each other. The film depicts this absurd struggle and the strange stories of people in Harbiye together with the lyric story of the famous waterfall of the town.

Who’s in it. Şellale stars Hülya Koçyiğit as Semra, Aykut Oray as Yusuf Usta, Tuncel Kurtiz as Kel Selim and Nurgül Yeşilçay as Nergis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Şellale has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Şellale page.

If you liked it. Fans of Şellale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Şellale (2001)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Şellale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Şellale worth watching?
Şellale holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, drame and famille. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Şellale?
Şellale stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Aykut Oray, Tuncel Kurtiz, Nurgül Yeşilçay and Ali Sürmeli.
When was Şellale released?
Şellale was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.