# Jolly Life (2009)

> A troubled Turkish everyman unexpectedly becomes Santa Claus and discovers that the burdens of ordinary life can make belief feel more real than reality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35774

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Yılmaz Erdoğan
- Cast: Yılmaz Erdoğan, Ersin Korkut, Büşra Pekin, Cezmi Baskın, Erdal Tosun, Rıza Akın, Sinan Bengier, Ayberk Atilla
- TMDB rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1523515/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, melancholic, holiday viewing, lazy sunday

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