Dormitory
Cast
Doga Karakas Can Bartu Aslan 
Ozan Çelik 
Tansu Biçer Didem Ellialti Orhan Güner
Credits
Written by: 
Nehir Tuna
Plot
Forced to leave the comfort of his middle class lifestyle at his father's behest, fourteen-year-old Ahmet is sent to an all-boys religious dormitory where he must navigate familial expectations, his religious obligations, and the childhood to which he so desperately clings.
Sinekatalog’s take
Dormitory (2024) is a French drama directed by Nehir Tuna. It won the Golden Tulip (National Competition) at the Istanbul Film Festival in 2024. It stars Doğa Karakaş, Can Bartu Arslan and Ozan Çelik. It runs 118 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Istanbul Film Festival 2024: Best Film (National Competition)
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (1,714 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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