Event Info
Director: Hikmet Kerem Özcan Turkey, 2024, 95' minutes
Starts on time - no adverts
Turkish with English subtitles
In a picturesque Aegean village, middle-aged Hakkı struggles to keep up with the growing tourist industry, relying on selling statuettes and guiding tours. When he discovers a valuable historical artifact in his garden and sells it for a fraction of its worth, Hakkı’s desire for wealth ignites. Obsessed with finding more treasures, he digs tirelessly, sacrificing his time, family, and sanity. As his obsession deepens, Hakkı spirals into a dangerous path, and his pursuit of fortune threatens to unravel everything he holds dear. This feature film debut is a gripping tale of greed, obsession, and the price of ambition, with a captivating performance by Bulent Emin Yarar.
The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the film's director.
Speaker's Bio: Hailing from Izmir, Turkey, Hikmet Kerem Ozcan began his cinematic journey at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Cinema-TV. There, under the tutelage of renowned figures in Turkish Cinema, he honed his skills and nurtured his passion for filmmaking. Inspired by a childhood tale from his village, Ozcan's debut feature, 'Hakkı', delves into the intricate balance between fortune and consequence, within which the director saw the potent exploration of how life's possibilities can swiftly transform fortunes, for better or for worse. Driven by a desire to unravel this profound theme, Ozcan crafted 'Hakkı' as a cinematic exploration of the delicate equilibrium between opportunity and peril.
Access Needs: Please contact us to book if you have any access needs that will require suitable seating or if you need a designated wheelchair space.
15: "This film has been classified "15". Which means it's unsuitable for anyone younger than that. It's an offence to allow in anyone below that age, so if you don’t look old enough, you will need appropriate age verification to enter. Thank you and enjoy the film.
