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Pardon

2005 · 1 h 34 min
Directed by Mert Baykal · Turkey · Turkish Cinema
ComedyDrama

Cast

Ferhan Şensoy Rasim Öztekin Ali Çatalbaş Bülent Kayabaş Zeki Alasya Erol Günaydın

Credits

Written by: Ferhan Şensoy

Plot

Based on a true event, Pardon tells the tragicomic story of three friends who end up in prison when they are mistaken as members of a terrorist organization. Ibrahim's fear of uniforms makes him runaway whenever he sees one.

Sinekatalog’s take

Three friends are mistaken for terrorists and end up in prison in a tragicomedy rooted in true events. It mixes absurd humour with real bitterness about injustice. Warm, memorable and quotable, it is a favorite for fans of Turkish comedy with a conscience.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 8.1 / 10 (24,893 votes)
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