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Killing the Shadows

20062h 15mEzel Akay
IMDb 7.5

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Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.

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What is Killing the Shadows (2006) about?

Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.

Who stars in Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows stars Haluk Bilginer (Karagöz), Beyaz (Hacivat), Şebnem Dönmez (Ayşe Hatun), Güven Kıraç (Pervane), Ragıp Savaş (Orhan Gazi). The film was directed by Ezel Akay.

How long is Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006.

Is Killing the Shadows worth watching?

Killing the Shadows holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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