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Varyemez

1991 · 93 min Comedy Drama
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Ragıp Elibol is a wealthy and stingy businessman. He separated from Melek, the mother of his children, and married Dürdane. His son Cengiz is studying at university, while his daughter Zeliha is at home waiting for a husband. One day, Ragıp is hit by a car while driving. Four young people, who have many things they want to do but cannot afford, kidnap Ragıp, thinking he can provide them with the means to do so. They claim to be a secret organization and demand a ransom. His wife Dürdane informs the police, explaining that she is being threatened for ransom. Everyone he knows, including his family and business partner, is delighted about the ransom. No one contributes to the demanded ransom. Ragıp learns that he has no one who loves him thanks to those who kidnapped him. When the young people lose hope of getting the money, they release Ragıp.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1991
Country Turkey
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Orhan Aksoy
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (29 votes)

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The film constructs a sharp social satire, relying on the contrast between the protagonist's material wealth and emotional poverty. It explores themes of greed, family ties, and hypocrisy, using the kidnapping as a mirror to reflect each character's true feelings.

What lingers after viewing is not just the comedic setup, but a poignant reflection on the cost of selfishness and the emptiness it breeds. The absurd premise gradually gives way to a quietly devastating human drama. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Orhan Aksoy

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