
Dog
2015

Representation Score
Fair
2021
Director
Azra Deniz Okyay
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
Ghosts provides a nuanced perspective on contemporary Turkish society by centering female voices in a rapidly evolving urban setting. The film moves away from traditional domestic themes, highlighting the professional and personal autonomy of its female characters. While the film effectively critiques systemic socio-economic shifts and the impact of gentrification, it lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. The narrative's strength lies in its critique of systemic national changes and the complexities of modern identity. Ultimately, the film offers a meaningful deconstruction of traditional national narratives, favoring a more layered view of contemporary struggles.
Category Breakdown
The film does not explicitly confirm any queer identities or include non-straight characters. While there is a feminist artist who might suggest an interest in gendered autonomy, there is no clear LGBTQ+ representation.
The story focuses on the lives of a mother, a dancer, and a feminist artist, emphasizing women's ability to drive the story and the lived experiences of women in an urban environment undergoing change. This approach challenges traditional patriarchal structures.
Set against the backdrop of Istanbul's gentrification, the film addresses class and ethnic complexities. It highlights the homogenization of urban spaces and the tensions arising from rapid socio-economic changes in the 'New Turkey.'
The narrative examines the tension between traditional societal structures and modern, individualistic lifestyles. Using the context of a changing nation, it critiques systemic pressures and contemporary institutional shifts.
There is no depiction of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In Istanbul, on the verge of a country-wide power surge, four characters come across in a neighborhood undergoing the process of gentrification for the “New Turkey”: a mother whose son is in prison, a young female dancer, a feminist artist, and a cunning middle man. Their stories intertwine during a drug deal, offering a roaring tale of the contemporary generation.

2015

2016

2016

2012

2010

2017

2006

2016
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.