5.5Chauffeur

Movies · 1976

Chauffeur

Şoför

5.5/10 ★★★☆☆ 5.5 ◷ 82 min 1976-01-15 Turkey
Production Company
Gülşah Film

Story

Osman, a truck driver, takes on the burden of the house after his father's death. On the days he is not at home, Zehra takes care of his mother and younger sister Fatma. One day, Osman, returning home from out of town, falls victim to a murder. Osman's murder suspect is the man Fatma loves. Thereupon, Zehra takes action to take revenge on those who killed her brother.

Review

5.5/10★★★☆☆ 5.5
Osman is a truck driver who took on the responsibility of the family after his father's death; Her lonely moments outside the house are filled with the presence of her mother and younger sister Fatma and her older sister Zehra. The story, which takes place in the narrow streets of the town, away from the noise of the city, slowly weaves the dramatic collapse and resurrection of an ordinary family. The director's simple but effective camera movements reveal the inner world of the characters; The long shots used especially in Osman's lonely journey scenes make the audience share his loneliness. While the natural diction and body language of the lead actor transforms the image of a boring "truck driver" into a striking empathy, Zehra's looks with a desire for revenge add tension to the scene. The musical choices are skillfully used to escalate the atmosphere without exaggerating the dramatic climax of the events. While the film questions the fragility of family ties and the personal cost of the search for justice, it manages to make the audience feel the internal conflicts of the characters. The story directs the audience to the themes of responsibility, loss and forgiveness without tiring them out; The uncertainty that lasts until the last scene adds organic tension to the flow of the film.

Pros3

  • Long shots that reveal the inner world of the characters
  • Natural dialogues and believable acting
  • Moderate use of music that enhances the atmosphere

Cons2

  • The development of some side characters is inadequate
  • Pace may slow down slightly during cutscenes

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