Distant
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Distant

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Elizabeth Yoo) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Founded in 2013, Big World Pictures is a non-profit distribution outfit dedicated to bringing the best in world cinema to film enthusiasts across the United States. Previous releases include films by Radu Jude, Tamer El Said, Maya Vitkova, Jean-Gabriel Périot, Julia Murat, Tsai Ming-liang and Eric Rohmer. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

Mahmut is a relatively successful commercial photographer who has been struggling to come to terms with the growing gap between his artistic ideals and his professional obligations. His tedious workload, coupled with the lingering loss he still feels for his ex-wife (newly married and on the verge of leaving Istanbul for Canada), leaves Mahmut clinging to the melancholic and obsessive routines of his solitary life.

Without warning, Mahmut’s distant relative Yusuf arrives in Istanbul determined to find a job aboard a ship so that he may fulfill his dream of traveling around the world. In need of a place to stay as he searches for work, Yusuf imposes himself on Mahmut, who resents the sudden intrusion, but nonetheless feels obliged to help his family. It doesn’t take long for Yusuf to discover that the work he is looking for isn’t available, but he manages to prolong his stay with Mahmut by formulating stories that would suggest otherwise. His hope waning, Yusuf resorts to spending his days drifting through the streets of Istanbul, slowly coming to the realization that without work he may soon need to return home. Mahmut tries to help by offering him a job as his assistant during a photography shoot, but the fix is temporary. As the two men struggle to make a connection, communication is slowly reduced to the bare minimum; and their time together must come to an end.

directed by: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
starring: Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak, Zuhal Gencer
2002 / 110 min / 1.85:1 / Turkish DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • "Making of…" scenes
  • Film's reception at Cannes coverage
  • Video essay
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.5897436 / 5 from 39 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Distant is a limited edition slipcover for a critically acclaimed film, praised for its beautiful transfer and striking appearance. The film, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, tells a poignant story of two men struggling to connect, set against the backdrop of Istanbul.

Summary topics

  • Slipcover Appearance: 25%
  • Film Quality: 38%

Review topics: ["packaging","picture","film","slipcover","cinematography","filmmakers","drama","watch","director","extras"].

Review highlights

  • "A great film with a beautiful transfer and slipcover" — Anthony D.
  • "BWP's edition looks perfect, has intelligent worthwhile extras, and a lovely slipcover." — Rodney C.
  • "A great early film from one of the best directors currently working." — Joao J.

Reviews

go for it

"slow moving drama but an interesting watch"

— Niels S. (5/5)

Slow burn cinema from a master filmmaker

"Another classic from the director of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia and Winter Sleep. If you're a fan of slow burn cinema, this is a great choice."

— Lewis F. (5/5)

An enriching experience

"A beautiful, melancholic piece from a master director. Glad to have this in my collection."

— Fabrice B. (5/5)

Really beautiful blu-ray presentation of

"Really beautiful blu-ray presentation of this film. The slipcover is quite striking and I'm happy to have it. This is a film I saw a long time ago in the theater and it holds up marvelously."

— Randall G. (5/5)

Distant

"An essential Turkish arthouse release."

— Sumner F. (4/5)

Distant is right

"Garbage, a complete and total waste of time. It might be arty or whatever to have little or nothing happen for 2+ hours, but it does not make for an enjoyable viewing experience. Looks pretty and nothing else. Skip."

— Brian B. (1/5)

An arthouse version of the

"An arthouse version of the Odd Couple that explores loneliness in a fulfilling way"

— Ian C. (4/5)

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Original Flavor.

"Watching this movie I was asking myself what if Nuri Bilge Ceylan had not seen any Tarkovsky film and kept developing his own voice without the huge influence of the russian master. Because this has all the truth, humor, sadness and quiet despair I keep longing while watching his last, longer and emptier films."

— carles l. (5/5)

Tarkovsky, Bresson, Antonioni ...

"Ceylan. If you know the work of these directors, that style of long-take/static shot tension, you'll know a bit of what to expect here. For the right audience, this is impressive, devastating cinema and I'm so glad to have finally discovered Ceylan from this fantastic Big World Pictures release. Gorgeous packaging as per usual, and an absolute highlight from the recent awesome sales titles."

— Richard M. (4/5)

One of master Ceylans greatest films

"A great edition of Nuri Bilge Ceylan´s Distant. As all films I´ve seen by Ceylan the cinematography is great and this is no exception. Ceylan is a great filmmaker and Distant is a great film Hopefully more of Ceylan´s films will be offered in editions as lovely as this one."

— Hansi L. (5/5)

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