Sour Apples follows the period and genre of Erdogan’s first film
Vizontele. They are both set in the 1970s and follow towns in Eastern Turkey as they move into the “modern era”. Both of the films have different levels of political and social commentary, looking at issues such as illiteracy, the role of women, east vs west, etc. As the west of Turkey is thriving with its newfound western ideals, eastern Turkey is left in the dust to catch up on its own. Both of these films comment on these troubles. The acting brings life to the characters, especially the three daughters. The actresses, Farah Zeynep Abdullah, Şükran Ovalı, and Songül Öden, bring complexity to three very different characters, while maintain the love between siblings. For the full review, go to:
http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/magazin/bu-film-artik-seyirciye-emanet-40254026
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