''Scapegoat'' ( tr, Günah Keçisi) is a 2011 Turkish
comedy film, directed by
Cenk Özakıncı
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Given name
* Cenk Akyol (born 198 ...
, starring
Åžahin K as a man with a dubious reputation trying to start a new life and win back his estranged son. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , is the first mainstream film from former porn star Åžahin K.
Production
The film was shot on digital equipment supplied by
Arri
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and
Weisscam
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History
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Plot
Åžahin K. is a wealthy and famous (or, rather, ''infamous'') man who is discontented with his life. All he wants is to leave behind his past in Germany, wipe the slate clean and start leading a normal, low profile life in the southwest coastal town of Bodrum. In the meantime, he is also trying to win back his estranged son, who turned his back on him years ago because of his infamous career. However, as Åžahin K. strives to win back his son, he unwillingly becomes a local hero to whom the entire town turns to get their problems solved.
Cast
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Sahin Yilmaz as Sahin K
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San Bingöl as Caner
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Ferdi Kurtuldu as Serdar
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Turgay Tanülkü as Tevfik
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Diler Ozturk as Hibnos
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Nebil Sayin as Macit
Release
The film opened on nationwide general release in 100 screens across Turkey on at number 8 in the national box office with a first weekend gross of
US$124,345.
See also
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2011 in film
The following is an overview of the events of 2011 in film, including the highest-grossing films, film festivals, award ceremonies and a list of films released and notable deaths. More film sequels were released in 2011 than any other year befor ...
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Turkish films of 2011
References
External links
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2011 comedy films
2011 films
Films set in Turkey
2010s Turkish-language films
Turkish comedy films
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