# The Broken Landlord (1985)

> A fallen village landlord discovers dignity and renewal in Istanbul through love, resilience, and the humble craft of making raw meatballs.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/19636

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Nesli Çölgeçen
- Cast: Şener Şen, Erdal Özyağcılar, Nilgün Nazlı, Can Kolukısa, Bahri Selin, Atilla Yiğit, Füsun Demirel, Ayla Arslancan
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0201368/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, humane, bittersweet, lazy sunday, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A tale of loss and resilience unfolds in a village where tradition clashes with modernity.

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