Government Woman
An illiterate Midyat housewife unexpectedly becomes mayor, turning municipal politics into a riotous extension of family life.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Xate applies the practical methods of managing a household to her unexpected role as Midyat’s mayor.
An ordinary, illiterate woman unexpectedly becomes mayor after her husband’s position changes her circumstances.
Xate’s children carry their infantile rivalry into municipal affairs, producing the film’s central comic situations.
The plot is rooted in the reactions of Midyat’s residents to Xate’s rise and her unconventional administration.
Films like Government Woman, and why
Theeb
warm regional comedy centered on an unconventional woman navigating public responsibilities and family dynamics
Vizontele
character-driven Turkish comedy combining local community life, broad humor, and social observation
The Full Monty
female-led fish-out-of-water comedy about an ordinary person unexpectedly handling public authority
Movie Details
- Director
- Sermiyan Midyat
- Release Date
- 2013-02-01
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (75)
Cast
- Demet Akbağ
- Sermiyan Midyat
- Mahir İpek
- Ercan Kesal
- Gülhan Tekin
- Burcu Gönder
- Cezmi Baskın
- Renan Bilek
- Ayberk Atilla
- Rıza Akın
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Government Woman about?
- An illiterate Midyat housewife unexpectedly becomes mayor, turning municipal politics into a riotous extension of family life.
- What is Government Woman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Government Woman as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Government Woman violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Government Woman.
- Which films are like Government Woman?
- Films with a similar feel include Theeb, Vizontele, and The Full Monty.
- How long is Government Woman?
- Government Woman runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Government Woman?
- In United States, Government Woman is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
