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Zugzwang (2025)

2025-01-05 · 18m · TR
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Selim and Muazzez are a happily married couple who infuse every moment of their lives with joy by turning situations into games and competitions without ever compromising their love and respect for each other. One fateful day, Muazzez makes a blunder that hurts Selim. Feeling disrespected, Selim reacts with an exaggerated display of anger, leading to an abrupt breakup. During their months-long period of ambiguous separation, Selim discovers his kidneys have failed.

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Muhammed GünaydınDirector, Writer

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Hakan Emre ÜnalHakan Emre ÜnalSelimEcem GündoğanEcem GündoğanMuazzezÖmer Faruk YıldırımÖmer Faruk YıldırımDoğanBora AksuBora AksuKemalAhmet KaynakAhmet KaynakDoktor

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference1473396Actor preference357158 · 1997857 · 1997858Country preferenceTr

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Frequently asked questions about Zugzwang

What is Zugzwang about?

Selim and Muazzez are a happily married couple who infuse every moment of their lives with joy by turning situations into games and competitions without ever compromising their love and respect for each other. One fateful day, Muazzez makes a blunder that hurts Selim. Feeling disrespected, Selim reacts with an exaggerated display of anger, leading to an abrupt breakup. During their months-long period of ambiguous separation, Selim discovers his kidneys have failed.

How long is Zugzwang?

Zugzwang has a runtime of 18 minutes.