Zübük
A sharp Turkish political tragicomedy follows a disgraced schemer whose corruption ensnares the journalist trying to expose him.
Overview
A corrupt politician's downfall becomes a journalist's unexpected journey of discovery and deception.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- sardonic
- classic comedy night
- political film discussion
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Zübükzade's expulsion for corruption and manipulation of village people drive the film's political critique.
Yaşar investigates Zübük's conduct, sympathizes with his situation, and then realizes he has also been deceived.
The film combines comic political trickery with the serious consequences of corruption and public gullibility.
Zübük's sly schemes specifically target village people and local social relationships.
Films like Zübük, and why
The Great Dictator
political satire, populist manipulation, and darkly comic social criticism
Dr. Strangelove
corrupt public figures, cynical political comedy, and sharp institutional satire
Being There
comic exposure of political hypocrisy and charismatic opportunism
Movie Details
- Director
- Kartal Tibet
- Release Date
- 1980-09-11
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 8.5 / 10 (72)
Cast
- Kemal Sunal
- Nevra Serezli
- Metin Serezli
- Bülent Kayabaş
- Kadir Savun
- Osman Alyanak
- Ali Şen
- Nejat Gürçen
- Reha Yurdakul
- Memduh Ün
Common questions
- What is Zübük about?
- A sharp Turkish political tragicomedy follows a disgraced schemer whose corruption ensnares the journalist trying to expose him.
- What is Zübük like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Zübük as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Zübük violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Zübük.
- Which films are like Zübük?
- Films with a similar feel include The Great Dictator, Dr. Strangelove, and Being There.
- How long is Zübük?
- Zübük runs 88 minutes.
