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What Remains
What Remains
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WHAT REMAINS

Geriye Kalan

Directed by Çiğdem Vitrinel
Turkey, 2011
Drama

Synopsis

While both living under demanding conditions of city life, Sevda and Zuhal’s paths intersect when Sevda’s husband Cezmi starts having an affair with Zuhal. This betrayal is life threatening for Sevda, who considers her marriage and the perfect order of daily life she created as a huge success.

Synopsis

While both living under demanding conditions of city life, Sevda and Zuhal’s paths intersect when Sevda’s husband Cezmi starts having an affair with Zuhal. This betrayal is life threatening for Sevda, who considers her marriage and the perfect order of daily life she created as a huge success.

Our take

Two absolutely riveting performances propel Çiğdem Vitrinel’s gripping debut, which reverses the femme fatale stereotype. What Remains powerfully captures the complex bond between two women who share similar emotional wounds caused by crushing gender norms and social expectations.