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What is the plot of the film Kırk Yalan? Who are the actors?

What is the plot of the film Kırk Yalan? Who are the actors?

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Turkish film "Kırk Yalan" (Forty Lies) is directed by Hamdi Alkan and written by Rüyhan Duralı.
  • The plot centers on Tahsin, an agricultural technician in Edirne who lives a life built on lies, impacting his friends and community.
  • The film's IMDb rating is 3.1 out of 10, and it features actors including Oğuzhan Uğur, Timur Acar, and Sinan Bengier.

The Turkish film "Kırk Yalan," directed by Hamdi Alkan and scripted by Rüyhan Duralı, presents a narrative centered around Tahsin, an agricultural technician residing in Edirne.

Tahsin's life is characterized by a foundation of falsehoods. Despite those around him being aware of his constant deception, they find themselves inexplicably drawn into believing his lies. This intricate web of deceit forms the core of the film's premise.

The story takes a turn when Tahsin's childhood friend, Sadık, successfully convinces Halime's father to approve their marriage. As preparations for the wedding commence, Tahsin travels to Pınarhisar, bringing with him a crate of "African pear marula." This particular fruit, when consumed, induces a loss of consciousness.

The poisonous marula pears do not solely affect Tahsin; they ensnare the wedding, Sümsük Kamil, the socially withdrawn bookworm Koray, and even the mayor in a series of complex and inescapable events. The film's cast includes Oğuzhan Uğur, Timur Acar, and Sinan Bengier. "Kırk Yalan" has received an IMDb rating of 3.1 out of 10.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.