Mommo the Bogeyman

Mommo the Bogeyman (Turkish: Mommo: Kız Kardeşim) is a 2009 Turkish drama film, written, produced and directed by Atalay Taşdiken, about two young siblings who find refuge with their grandfather after their mother dies and their father's new wife rejects them. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on April 17, 2009 (2009-04-17), won the Audience Award at the Würzburg International Filmweekend and was nominated in several categories at the 3rd Yeşilçam Awards.

Mommo the Bogeyman
Theatrical poster
Directed byAtalay Taşdiken
Produced byAtalay Taşdiken
Written byAtalay Taşdiken
StarringElif Bülbül
Mehmet Bülbül
Mete Dönmezer
Music byErkan Oğur
CinematographyAli Özel
Release date
  • April 17, 2009 (2009-04-17)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryTurkey
LanguageTurkish

Production

The film was shot on location in Konya, Turkey.[1]

Plot

Two young siblings, Ahmet and Ayse, find refuge with their grandfather after their mother dies and their father's new wife rejects them. The old man however is not able to care for them and finally has to take the children apart. This simple, poignant tale of a village, and the relationship between a brother and sister, portrays very gritty living circumstances in rural Anatolia.

Reception

Awards
  • Würzburg International Filmweekend - Audience Award (Won)

See also

References
  1. "Filming locations for Mommo". IMDB. Retrieved 2010-02-18.


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