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Innocence
Innocence (Masumiyet), by Zeki Demirkubuz, 1997, RT: 105 minutes, Color, Turkey, 35mm.
Walter Reade Theater
Synopsis
Yusuf is released from prison after serving a ten-year sentence. Fearful of the world outside, all he has is an address given to him by a fellow prisoner. After unexpected problems at his sister’s house, he finds himself in a cheap hotel in Izmir where he meets a woman, a man, and a child who will complicate his life in unexpected ways. Yusuf, trying to survive in this unknown city, finds himself entangled in an extraordinary love triangle.
Filmmaker's Biography
Born is Isparta in 1964. Demirkubuz is a graduate of the Istanbul University Department of Communications. He began his career as an assistant to director Zeki Okten. He followed his first film, Block C (C Blok), with Innocence (Masumiyet), The Third Page (Ucuncu Sayfa), Fate (Yazgi), Confession (Itiraf), and The Waiting Room (Bekleme Odasi). His works have mainly been based on original screenplays conceived and written by Demirkubuz himself. Demirkubuz first gained notice of film critics and international audiences with Innocence (Masumiyet), which was screened at numerous festivals and distributed in Turkey and Europe. This was followed by the successful reception of Fate (Yazgi) and Confession (Itiraf), which were both screened at Un Certain Regard at Cannes.
Festivals and Awards
Venice Film Festival 1997; 1998, Anger: Premiers Plans Film Festival, Grand Prix, Best Actor; 1997: Antalya Film Festival: Second Best Film, Best Actress, Best Editing, Best Supporting Actor; 1998 Istanbul Film Festival: Best Film; 1998: Ankara Film Festival.
Credits
Written and Directed by Zeki Demirkubuz.
Cast: Güven Kiraç, Derya Alabora, Haluk Bilginer.
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