The Jackal (2010 film)
Encyclopedia
The Jackal is an 2010 Turkish
action film
, directed by Erhan Kozan, about a quiet young boy who gradually becomes a vicious thug nicknamed the Jackal. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , premiered in competition at the 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival
(October 9 to 14, 2010).
, Turkey
.
Illustrator Korkut Akaçık, who made the film's storyboard sketches, is to adapt the film into a graphic novel.
(October 9 to 14, 2010).
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
action film
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
, directed by Erhan Kozan, about a quiet young boy who gradually becomes a vicious thug nicknamed the Jackal. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , premiered in competition at the 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival
47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival
The 47th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival was a film festival held in Antalya, Turkey which ran from October 9 to 14, 2010. Prizes were awarded in four competitions in the course of the festival, at which 191 films were shown at 12 venues across the city with the theme Cinema...
(October 9 to 14, 2010).
Production
The film was shot on location in IstanbulIstanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Illustrator Korkut Akaçık, who made the film's storyboard sketches, is to adapt the film into a graphic novel.
Plot
The life of Akın, who lives in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Istanbul, begins to change after his mother’s death. He hopes to start a new life with the money he plans to steal from the carpenter's workshop he works at. His girlfriend, Deniz, finds his plan ridiculous and leaves him. Akın then accepts an offer by his friend İdris, which leads to a new start in his life. Having nothing to lose, Akın impresses his boss with his fearless and indifferent attitude, but a new life also brings with it a new host of enemies.Premiere
The film premiered in competition at the 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival
The 47th International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival was a film festival held in Antalya, Turkey which ran from October 9 to 14, 2010. Prizes were awarded in four competitions in the course of the festival, at which 191 films were shown at 12 venues across the city with the theme Cinema...
(October 9 to 14, 2010).