“Dry Summer”, a village story about the struggle over land and water, is one of the most stunning examples of the clash between good and evil in the Turkish Cinema. In this film, which was based on a true story, Metin Erksan shows the confrontation between two brothers, Osman and Hassan. Osman surrounds the water that springs from their lands with barriers to prevent the villagers from using it. Being a good man, Hasan argues that the others should also use the water. Confessing a murder actually committed by his brother, Hassan is convicted and sent to jail. After his release he learns that Osman used deception to take away his wife and marry her. Hassan loses control… One of the best examples of the social realism that first appeared in Turkish Cinema in the early 60’s, “Dry Summer”, due to its success in portraying the sexuality of rural areas and its ingenuity in handling erotic elements, earns a special place in our film history.
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Producer: Ulvi Dogan | Director: Metin Erksan | Composer: Manos Hatzidakis & Yamaci | Cast : Ulvi Dogan (Hassan), Erol Tas (Osman), Hülya Koçyigit (Bahar), e.a.
Black and White – 90’ – Beta SP - French (Turkish)
