A Run for Money

1999
7.5| 1h40m| en
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The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.

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Also starring Zuhal Gencer

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Inclubabu Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.
Stoutor It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.
Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.
Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes
EchoMaRinE A very nice movie about how money corrupts people, even the most honest and conservative ones. Beside being a bit slow, the movie is really very good. The character and story development is very satisfactory. The acting performance of actors was quite good. The plot was clear, consistent, interesting, well thought and novel. The psychology of the main character was given pretty good. The only point I found a bit weird was the end. It could be a bit slower, like some slow motion or some conversation. It reminded the old movies where the story was ending suddenly. Nevertheless, it is a decent movie with a very nice story and pretty good acting.
Wulfstan10 This is a compelling and gripping film. The plot is strong and intelligent and it develops very well. At its most obvious, it is an interesting exploration of how people and society can become obsessed with money and how this obsession can take over a person and lead to tragedy.It also deals with a theme, less obvious, of how one's own choices can change one's life and how one can, out of one's own doing, bring about either one's own salvation or one's own destruction. The main character is constantly faced with choices and it is his decision each time that moves the plot along. He repeatedly is faced with a decision that could radically alter the outcome, leading to salvation or deeper into tragedy. The film is all the more fascinating because, aside from the money, there are essentially no outside forces working on the main character, the outside forces bring only choices that he must face and each time it is entirely within his power to choose either way. He essentially chooses his own fate every time leading himself all on his own down the path of trouble.The film is expertly crafted, with great cinematography, directing, plot development, and acting. As a result, it is extremely compelling and convincing, and the characters are real, evoking strong empathy, sympathy, understanding, anger, and frustration. The film grips one so much that I didn't relax a muscle throughout the whole thing, as I was enveloped in the tension of the film, even though it is not "action-packed" at all.Moreover, the film convincingly shows how a "normal" person, basically honest but uptight about money already, might react to an event like this. It beautifully portrays the way the fear and uncertainty over his decision in such a chance event eat away at the main character, gradually pushing him deeper to a mental and emotional breaking point, and eroding his very sanity. The film portrays this breakdown wonderfully.This is a movie that is so effective and powerful that it stays with the viewer long after it's over.
Fatih Meric 5 years ago, i heard a lot about Kac Para Kac but i couldn't watch until last night. There are no words can tell, except perfect. Acting, lights, Istanbul , story and music are excellent. I think this movie has great and suprising ending. The relationship between the actor and money is interesting. He always carry his money somewhere to somewhere and count them and at least eat 100$!! This is what people feel about money exactly. It's true but it hurts you when you are watching. I was very suprised when i thought that how could a piece of paper has so importance. Actor like Dostoyevski's one of heros. He has double characters, everyone knows him honest and reliable person and he is so until he has half million $ by coencidence. My rating 10 / 10
groan-1 i really don't have so much words about that movie. great acting, great directing, great etc. actually this is the 2nd movie of the filmmaker reha erdem but you can clearly see how talented he is. kac para kac is about the passion for money and how it could make people to forget their honesty. one of the best movies from turkey. rating: 8/10

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