Pick #882
Berkun Oya · Turkey, United States of America · Kurdish, Turkish
A level of attention to aesthetics usually reserved for the most elaborate films, mixed with a complex and relevant story, make this series from Turkey unmatched in its quality
2020 Show Drama, Mystery
Our take
This gorgeous drama-thriller is set in bustling Istanbul where different characters, mostly women, cross paths.
And when I say gorgeous, I mean of the drop-dead variety. The cinematography is reminiscent of the Japanese style of Kazuo Miyagawa or Columbus director Kogonada.
And it’s all matched by the dialogue. The first episode follows a woman who lays bare her life in a first session with a psychologist. The story then moves on to her psychologist seeing her own clinician, mostly discussing how she feels about seeing veiled patients.
The story
A group of unique characters from dramatically different socio-cultural backgrounds meet in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colorful city of Istanbul, some by chance and some by force of will.
Who picked it
Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is based in the US and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.
If you think it would not be possible to binge watch a series from Turkey, think again. This is an amazingly beautiful story, it’s hard to find the words to describe it. Cinematography is superb, if you’re into that level of detail. It’s almost as if watching a documentary, the actors are so good, so raw, so real-life. Highly recommended if you want to get away from any “typical” stories about life.
one of the best drama I have seen. Netflix’s gem.