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Kasaba (internationally known as The Small Town or simply The Town) is a 1997 Turkish film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan in his feature film debut. The film tells the story of a family living in a gloomy small town in Turkey through the eyes of children and how they cope with the increasing complexity of life as they become adults.

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1997 · 1h 25m · Drama

TMDB 6.6/10 (117 votes)

A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

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Nuri Bilge CeylanDirector

Mehmet Emin Toprakas Saffet (as M. Emin Toprak)

Havva Sağlamas Asiye

Cihat Bütünas Ali

Fatma Ceylanas Nine

Mehmet Emin Ceylanas Dede (as M. Emin Ceylan)

Sercihan Alioğluas Baba SSemra Yılmazas Anne

Latif Altıntaşas Ögretmen

Muzaffer Özdemiras Deli Ahmet

Timuçin Caymazas Dede (voice) (as M. Emin Ceylan)

Gazanfer Ündüzas Baba (voice) (as Sercihan Alioğlu)

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Kasaba (internationally known as The Small Town or simply The Town) is a 1997 Turkish film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan in his feature film debut. The film tells the story of a family living in a gloomy small town in Turkey through the eyes of children and how they cope with the increasing complexity of life as they become adults.

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1997 · 1h 25m · Drama

TMDB 6.6/10 (117 votes)

A story in four parts is told from the perspective of two children, showing life in school, in nature, with family and at home. All of this unfolding along with the seasons. The Small Town depicts life in the village, while also portraying the relationships between members of a small-town family, in a long centerpiece scene around a campfire with family members talking about the past, life and its disappointments. Both brother and sister witness the complexities and darkness of the adult world, as well as the mysteries of nature and wildlife.

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

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