Il derviscio
The brother of Mevlevi Sheikh Ahmet Nurettin is thrown into prison despite being innocent. Dervish believes that his brother will eventually return because he is innocent. However, his hopes are shattered when the judge sentences his brother to death. The dervish embarks on a great reckoning within himself, decides to confront those responsible, and begins to incite the people to revolt. Over time, he himself will become part of the very power he opposes...
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Alberto Rondalli Director · Meša Selimović Author Claudio Collepiccolo Cinematographer
United States release May 31, 2002 · Produced in France, Italy, Türkiye · Production Tele+, Ipotesi Cinema
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Cinemaundici
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Tele+
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Ipotesi Cinema
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AFS Film
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RAI
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Eurimages
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RAI – Radiotelevisione italiana
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France · Italy · Türkiye
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Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Turkish
Release dates
Italy · January 1, 2001
Theatrical
United States · May 31, 2002
France
November 12, 2003
Hungary
October 31, 2005 · TV premiere
Switzerland
August 11, 2001 · Locarno Film Festival
Türkiye
December 13, 2002
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