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Jan 28, 2011 · When We Leave: Directed by Feo Aladag. With Sibel Kekilli, Nizam Schiller, Derya Alabora, Settar Tanriögen. Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against her family's resistance.
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- Feo Aladag
- 2011-01-28
When We Leave (German: Die Fremde, Turkish: Ayrılık) is a 2010 German-Turkish drama film, produced, written and directed by Austrian filmmaker Feo Aladag. The film received worldwide acclaim and represented Aladag's debut as a producer, writer, and director.
Oct 4, 2010 · Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in...
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- MajesticFilm
Jan 25, 2011 · Moments after we're introduced to Umay (Kekilli), a strong-willed young Turkish woman, she has a gun pointed at her head, secretly procures an abortion and has a passionless bout of sex with...
When We Leave 2010 1h 59m Drama List 72% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 80% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings A young Turkish woman fights for self-determination and independence from her family .
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- Sibel Kekilli
- Feo Aladag
- Drama
German-born Umay flees her oppressive marriage in Istanbul, taking her young son Cem with her. She is hoping to find a better life with her family in Berlin, but her unexpected arrival creates intense conflict. international title: When We Leave. original title: Die Fremde. country:
As woman, who dares to leave her abusive husband, she is abandoned by her family as they feel how the community is judging them. Aladag shows a patriarchal system, where women have to follow the orders of their fathers, husbands and even brothers.
