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Kanal

19791h 18mErden Kıral

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Based on real events, this story traces a young district governor’s moral awakening as he confronts a powerful landowner in rural Adana. What begins as a routine bureaucratic act soon turns into a struggle to shield villagers from exploitation, greed, and the threat of malaria.

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What is Kanal (1979) about?

Based on real events, this story traces a young district governor’s moral awakening as he confronts a powerful landowner in rural Adana. What begins as a routine bureaucratic act soon turns into a struggle to shield villagers from exploitation, greed, and the threat of malaria.

Who stars in Kanal?

Kanal stars Tarık Akan (Kaymakam), Meral Orhonsay (Doktor Zeynep), Kamran Usluer (Haşim Ağa), Tuncel Kurtiz (Abuzer Dayı), Ali Demir (Katip Tahsin). The film was directed by Erden Kıral.

How long is Kanal?

Kanal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

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