Mandıra Filozofu
A self-sufficient village philosopher upends the values of a wealthy Istanbul businessman seeking to turn his land into a hotel.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- thoughtful
- lazy sunday
- relaxed weekend
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mustafaali rejects employment and savings while Cavit pursues wealth and plans to develop the village land into a boutique hotel.
Cavit travels from Istanbul to Cokertme Village and is unsettled by Mustafaali's self-sufficient philosophy.
Mustafaali lives apart from modern life, reads books, and meets his needs through the land and nature.
The village land and Cokertme Bay are positioned against Istanbul business culture and the proposed boutique hotel.
Films like Mandıra Filozofu, and why
The Gods Must Be Crazy
Shared fish out of water premise, culture-clash comedy, and critique of materialism versus simpler living.
Amélie
Shared warm social satire centered on an outsider whose unconventional philosophy unsettles conventional urban values.
Local Hero
Shared gentle comedy about rejecting consumerist routines and rediscovering meaning through an unconventional community.
Movie Details
- Director
- Müfit Can Saçıntı
- Release Date
- 2014-04-04
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (51)
Cast
- Müfit Can Saçıntı
- Rasim Öztekin
- Ayda Aksel
- Eser Eyüboğlu
- Begüm Öner
- Ahu Sungur
- Hakan Bulut
- Kemal Kuruçay
- Gülnihal Demir
- İlyas İlbey
Common questions
- What is Mandıra Filozofu about?
- A self-sufficient village philosopher upends the values of a wealthy Istanbul businessman seeking to turn his land into a hotel.
- What is Mandıra Filozofu like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mandıra Filozofu as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mandıra Filozofu violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mandıra Filozofu.
- Which films are like Mandıra Filozofu?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gods Must Be Crazy, Amélie, and Local Hero.
- How long is Mandıra Filozofu?
- Mandıra Filozofu runs 109 minutes.
