The Wild Pear Tree

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, this film follows Sinan, an aspiring writer who returns to his rural hometown in Turkey after university. As he struggles to find his place and publish his work, he confronts the realities of his family’s financial troubles and his father’s gambling addiction. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, familial duty, and existential reflection, set against the backdrop of the Turkish countryside. The film was screened in competition at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.