Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Smile
November 19, 2023
Mustafa, a man in his mid-30s, works in the archive department of a government institution. Known for his grimness and introversion by those around him, the film becomes a dark comedy where Mustafa’s life takes an absurd turn when he visits his father at a hospital.
Nominated for Best Film (Bosphorous Film Festival).
Individual Tickets: Select showtime to purchase.
Pass: $80 | $55 SIFF Members + Students - Provides access to all festival films, excluding the Gala Film and Gala Party.
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
Seattle Premiere.
The film focuses on the life of Mustafa, a man in his mid-30s, who works in the archive department of a government institution. Known for his grimness and introversion by those around him, the film becomes a dark comedy where Mustafa’s life takes an absurd turn when he visits his father at a hospital.
Nominated for Best Film (Bosphorous Film Festival).
- Director: Sezgin Cengiz, Şiyar Gedik
- Principal Cast: Onur Buldu, Özlem Gök, Güvenç Selekman
- Country: Turkey
- Year: 2023
- Running Time: 91 min.
- Language: Turkish, with English Subtitles
- Has Subtitles: Yes