# Vali (2009)

> An idealistic Turkish governor confronts bureaucratic corruption and lethal intrigue after uranium is discovered beneath Denizli.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23389

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Çağatay Tosun
- Cast: Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Şebnem Dönmez, Uğur Polat, İsmail Hacıoğlu, Ayşegül Ünsal, Şemsi İnkaya, Özgür Çevik, Hakan Gerçek
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1344355/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: serious, tense, suspenseful, political thriller night, turkish cinema viewing

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