Movies by Ercan Kesal

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location. As the group continues looking, its members can't help but chat among themselves about the case, which ultimately leads to conversations about their deepest existential concerns and secrets.

Three Monkeys

Three Monkeys

A family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to avoid hardship and responsibilities that would otherwise be impossible to endure, the family chooses to ignore the truth, not to see, hear or talk about it. But does playing “Three Monkeys” invalidate the truth of its existence?

Take a Deep Breath

Take a Deep Breath

A high school student, raised in a modern family, is taken to a gynecologist for a virginity test by her parents. The psychologically and physically traumatizing examination makes her realize she does not have control over her own body. She will do anything she can to take the control back.

Paperflower

Paperflower

Remzi, a controlling and powerful businessman, is in disagreement with his son, Baha, about their family business. During their arguments, their differences surface up, and Remzi is not willing to solve these differences by talking.