Mommo the Bogeyman
| Mommo the Bogeyman | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Atalay Taşdiken |
| Produced by | Atalay Taşdiken |
| Written by | Atalay Taşdiken |
| Starring |
Elif Bülbül Mehmet Bülbül Mete Dönmezer |
| Music by | Erkan Oğur |
| Cinematography | Ali Özel |
Release dates |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Turkey |
| Language | Turkish |
Mommo the Bogeyman (Turkish: Mommo: Kız Kardeşim) is a 2009 Turkish drama film, written, produced and directed by Atalay Taşdiken, about two young siblings who find refuge with their grandfather after their mother dies and their father’s new wife rejects them. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on April 17, 2009, won the Audience Award at the Würzburg International Filmweekend and was nominated in several categories at the 3rd Yeşilçam Awards.
Production
The film was shot on location in Konya, Turkey.[1]
Plot
Two young siblings, Ahmet and Ayse, find refuge with their grandfather after their mother dies and their father’s new wife rejects them. The old man however is not able to care for them and finally has to take the children apart. This simple, poignant tale of a village, and the relationship between a brother and sister, portrays very gritty living circumstances in rural Anatolia.
Reception
Awards
- Würzburg International Filmweekend - Audience Award (Won)
See also
External links
- Official website for the film
- Mommo the Bogeyman at AllMovie
- Mommo at the Internet Movie Database
References
- ↑ "Filming locations for Mommo". IMDB. Retrieved 2010-02-18.