1963, Drama
Susuz Yaz, directed by Metin Erksan, is the first Turkish film to win an international award. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Necati Cumalı, the film stars Erol Taş, Hülya Koçyiğit and Ulvi Doğan. Film; mentioning how social events affect human psychology, he tells the struggle of the people suffering from water shortage in an arid village.
If you want to experience the struggle of oppressed people against a social event, you should definitely watch this movie!
Awards
Belin Film Festival, Golden Bear Award