Vizontele

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 5m 57s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 50/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🟡 50/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] Brief scene with suggestive dialogue and partial nudity.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] Implied sexual situation with suggestive sounds and movements.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (2m 15s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:30:15 - 00:31:00] Characters shown smoking cigarettes in several scenes.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:50] Characters drinking alcohol and appearing intoxicated.
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (1m 55s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:45] Mild physical altercation between characters.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:30:00 - 01:31:20] Verbal aggression and threats between characters.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (15s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:35] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:15] Stronger profanity used in dialogue.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:25:00 - 01:25:05] Use of strong language in an argument.
Year: 2001
Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 8
Votes: 33592
Director: Yilmaz Erdogan
Stars: Ömer Faruk Sorak, Yilmaz Erdogan, Demet Akbag, Altan Erkekli
Overview: Lives of residents in a small Anatolian village change when television is introduced to them

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Vizontele (2001)?
A: Vizontele is a Turkish comedy-drama set in the early 1970s in a small village called Hakkari. The story revolves around the arrival of the first television set in the village, which causes excitement and chaos among the villagers. The film humorously depicts their reactions and the cultural impact of this new technology.
Q: Who are the main actors in Vizontele (2001)?
A: The main actors in Vizontele include Yilmaz Erdogan, who also co-wrote the screenplay, Demet Akbag, Altan Erkekli, and Ömer Faruk Sorak, who also directed the film.
Q: Is Vizontele (2001) based on a true story?
A: While Vizontele is not a true story, it is inspired by real events and the cultural changes that occurred in Turkey during the 1970s when television was first introduced to rural areas. The film captures the essence of that era with humor and nostalgia.
Q: What awards did Vizontele (2001) win?
A: Vizontele received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Golden Orange for Best Film at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. It also earned awards for Best Director (Ömer Faruk Sorak) and Best Screenplay (Yilmaz Erdogan).
Q: Is there a sequel to Vizontele (2001)?
A: Yes, Vizontele has a sequel titled 'Vizontele Tuuba' (2004), which continues the story of the villagers and their adventures with new technological advancements, maintaining the same comedic and heartfelt tone as the original film.