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Hesitation Wound

Directed by Selman Nacar
2023
Türkiye
84 minutes
Unclassified 18+
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This taut and engaging Turkish legal thriller follows a criminal lawyer over the course of 24 hours as she deals with a major case, a personal crisis – and a moral dilemma.

Canan (Tülin Özen, superb) is a no-nonsense attorney who spends her days in the courthouse and her nights in the hospital with her gravely ill mother. Her mother’s condition is a matter of great contention between Canan and her sister. As her defence of her client comes to its suspenseful conclusion, Canan is faced with an incredibly difficult decision that could have significant consequences for her mother, her client, and even the judge on the case. Director Selman Nacar studied both law and film, and his immaculately paced, gripping and morally complex film is a perfect expression of his dual interests. A hit at festivals all over the world, Hesitation Wound’s impact will linger long after the final credits.

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.
A monumental performance from Tülin Özen … Does for lawyers what Uncut Gems did for jewellers. A truly enticing and welcoming sub-90-minute treat
Leila Latif, IndieWire
Tülin Özen, in the lead role, delivers a pitch-perfect, tightly contained performance as an astute professional who hasn’t time for her vulnerability
Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
Compelling. Packs a punch
Nikki Baughan, Screen International

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Tickets

Fri 7 Jun
6:15pm
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 3
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Sun 9 Jun
8:15pm
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Subtitled
Past Event Cancel
Sat 15 Jun
5:30pm
Palace Norton Street - Cinema 4
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Subtitled
Past Event Cancel
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Features
Original Title
TEREDDÜT ÇİZGİSİ
Year
2023
Classification
Unclassified 18+
Country
Türkiye, Romania, France, Spain
Language
In Turkish with English Subtitles
Director
Selman Nacar
Producer
Burak Çevik, Diloy Gülün, Selman Nacar
Cast
Tülin Özen, Oğulcan Arman Uslu, Gülçin Kültür Şahin
Screenwriter
Selman Nacar
Cinematographer
Tudor Vladimir Panduru
Editor
Melik Kuru, Selman Nacar
Premiere
NSW Premiere
Genre
Crime, Middle East
Company Credits
Australian Distributor: Arcadia
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