BLISS

Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Zülfü Livaneli and set against the backdrop of Turkey's natural wonders, Bliss is an eye-opening story about the taboo subject of honor killings. When 17-year-old Meryem is found disheveled and unconscious, her family believes the worst - that her chastity has been lost. They turn to the ancient principle of "tore," a strict moral code that condemns her to death. The duty of upholding the family's honor falls upon a distant cousin who has just completed a brutal tour in the military. Together they embark on a surprising journey across traditional and modern-day Turkey in this unforgettable film.
Director: Abdullah Oguz
Writers: Elif Ayan (screen), Zülfü Livaneli (novel)
Distributor: First Run Pictures
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min.
Country: Turkey | Greece
Language: Turkish w/English subtitles
Parents Guide: Not Rated
FESTIVALS: Milwaukee Film Festival, WI; Daytona Beach Film Festival, FL; Florida State Univ. Middle East Film Festival, Tallahassee, FL; Copenhagen International Film Festival, Denmark; Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada; Cleveland International Film Festival, OH; Istanbul International Film Festival, Turkey; Montréal World Film Festival, Canada
AWARDS: Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, Turkey: Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Make Up, Best Music, Best Sound Design; Kerala International Film Festival, India: Special Jury Prize Jury Award; Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival, VT: Special Jury Prize Jury Award, Audience Award
Critics Pick! "Gripping, supremely engaging." - New York Magazine;
"Daring, Powerful, Breathtaking! Mesmerizing to watch." - Los Angeles Times
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