A Broken Love Story

A Broken Love Story (Kırık Bir Aşk Hikayesi), Turkish drama film of 1981 is directed by Ömer Kavur. It is a poignant exploration of love, duty, and individuality shot in a provincial town in Turkey.

Synopsis

Most of the time Fuat, acted by Kadir İnanır, seems to be suffering from a strong bond which is a marriage of convenience with a wealthy woman in order to resolve his family’s financial problems. However, he is deeply in love with Aysel who is portrayed by Hümeyra. Efforts culminate when Fuat’s best friend Bedri (Kamran Usluer) meets an awful end which leads Fuat to break away the ghettoes of the society norms which controlled his life and pay a heavy price for it.


Cast & Crew

  • Director: Ömer Kavur
  • Writers: Selim İleri, Ömer Kavur
  • Cast:
  • Kadir İnanır as Fuat
  • Hümeyra as Aysel
  • Halil Ergün as Yavuz
  • Kamran Usluer as Bedri Bey
  • Neriman Köksal as Vayip Ali’s spouse

Awards & Recognition

The film was well received by the audiences and critics in Turkey, Film won a number of awards:

  • Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival:
  • Best Director: Omer Kavur
  • Best Actress: Hümeyra
  • Best Supporting Actor: Kamran Usluer

These honors further goal is justified because the film was indeed had great contributions to the Turkish cinema in around 80s.


IMDb Ratings

As of 2024, Nov, “A Broken Love Story” has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 which depicts the status of the movie amongst the audience as the film is appreciated over the years.


Personal Insights

What Kavur does in A Broken Love Story is to examine how love is often controlled, or influenced, by outside factors. The post-political message undoubtedly resonates with the current viewer and showcases the personal braveness against the monotonous order of society. This drama additionally focuses on self-combat against society through the eyes of depressed characters such as Aysel or Fuat. Kadir İnanir, one of the standout actors in the picture, and the actress Hümeyra helped bring the most out of the film.


Cultural Significance

Definitely, the film is a crucial work of the Turkish cinema that corresponds to the social relations of the period. It provides information about the culture and society of Turkey in the 1980s, especially in regard to the concepts of arranged marriages and self-determination. The awards and reviews received by the film emphasize the significance of the film in Turkish cinema.


Where to Watch

Currently, “A Broken Love Story” has been released for viewing on a few sites but most importantly on MUBI. Most likely in a particular region there is a limitation but it is suggested to look up on the local region listing for either subscription or availability.