Birds of Exile
Tahir Agha sells all his assets when his business in Maraş deteriorates. He immigrates to Istanbul with his wife Hatice, sons Selim, Murat, Kemal and daughter Fatoş, where he sets his mind to open a repair shop. But in the metropolis, things don't go as planned.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Gurbet Kuşları |
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | Turkey |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Halit Refiğ |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (20 votes) |
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The film constructs a migration drama through the lens of family dynamics, relying on the stark contrast between patriarchal traditions and the impersonal urban landscape. It explores Istanbul not as a mere backdrop, but as an active force that grinds down dreams and reshapes identities.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of fractured hopes and the quiet resilience of ordinary people. The narrative leaves a residue of melancholy, questioning the human cost of modernity and displacement. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Halit Refiğ
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Watch in a contemplative evening mood, allowing the film's social realism and emotional weight to fully resonate.
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