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Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite (1989)90 minDramaRating 63/100

Camaraderie and fleeting joys soften harsh realities in Don’t Let Them Shoot the Kite, which reemerges as a Turkish classic in this fresh 4K restoration. Capturing the profound resilience of its characters through a child’s tender gaze, Tunç Başaran’s prizewinner is a testament to enduring spirit.

Cast: Nur Sürer, Ozan Bilen, Füsun Demirel, Güzin Özipek, Güzin Özyağcılar, Meral Çetinkaya, Ayla Arslancan

Director: Tunç Başaran