# Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (2004)

> Two Turkish village teenagers turn a makeshift projector and a shared passion for movies into a tender dream of artistic escape.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/69924

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ahmet Uluçay
- Cast: Ismail Hakki Taslak, Kadir Kaymaz, Gülayse Erkoc, Aysel Yılmaz, Boncuk Yilmaz, Hasbiye Günay, Mustafa Çoban, Fizuli Caferof
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0325675/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, gentle, nostalgic, quiet evening, film club screening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood dreams and the magic of cinema unfolds in a small Turkish village.

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