Review of Winter Sleep (2014) by Deepak M — 26 Dec 2015
This 3+ hour long movie, set in the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia in Turkey, won the Palme d'Or at the 2014 Cannes film festival. Aydin, a wealthy former actor who once rubbed shoulders with Omar Sharif, settles down in his ancestral town, believing that its idyllic charm would be the perfect setting for his literary pursuits.
However, despite his family's philanthropy and his relatively harmless personal traits, his aloofness and subtle contempt for other people cause the townsfolk and his immediate family to dislike him, sometimes unfairly.
When a rude awakening forces him to realize that other people's views of him contradict his self-image, an inner struggle ensues, with an outcome that is far from predictable. Despite its length, this movie keeps the viewer engrossed, with its detailed character portrayals, brilliant acting (especially, the beautiful Melisa Sözen who plays Nihal, Aydin's wife) and breathtaking one-of-their-kind landscapes.
This review of Winter Sleep (2014) was written by Deepak M on 26 Dec 2015.
Winter Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.
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