# Zübük (1980)

> A sharp Turkish political tragicomedy follows a disgraced schemer whose corruption ensnares the journalist trying to expose him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/96711

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Kartal Tibet
- Cast: Kemal Sunal, Nevra Serezli, Metin Serezli, Bülent Kayabaş, Kadir Savun, Osman Alyanak, Ali Şen, Nejat Gürçen
- TMDB rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253991/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, sardonic, classic comedy night, political film discussion

## Synopsis

A corrupt politician's downfall becomes a journalist's unexpected journey of discovery and deception.

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