''The Jackal'' ( tr, Çakal) is a 2010

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, directed by Erhan Kozan, about a quiet young boy who gradually becomes a criminal nicknamed ''the Jackal''. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , premiered in competition at the

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(October 9 to 14, 2010).

Production

The film was shot on location in

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. Illustrator Korkut Akaçık, who made the film's storyboard sketches, is to adapt the film into a graphic novel.

Plot

The life of Akın, who lives in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Istanbul, begins to change after his mother’s death. He hopes to start a new life with the money he plans to steal from the carpenter's workshop he works at. His girlfriend, Deniz, finds his plan ridiculous and leaves him. Akın then accepts an offer by his friend İdris, which leads to a new start in his life. Having nothing to lose, Akın impresses his boss with his fearless and indifferent attitude, but a new life also brings with it a new host of enemies.

Release

Premiere

The film premiered in competition at the

(October 9 to 14, 2010).

General release

The film opened in 81 screens across Turkey on at number 8 in the Turkish box office with a first weekend gross of

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1,129.

References

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