Selman Nacar (born October 10, 1990) is a Turkish filmmaker and film producer.[1]
Selman Nacar | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | He/him |
| Born | October 10, 1990 |
| Citizenship |  Turkey |
| Alma mater | Istanbul Bilgi University Columbia University (MFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer |
Early life and education
editNacar was raised in Uşak.[1] He graduated from the Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law in 2015 and earned a degree from the Faculty of Film in 2016. He later received a Master of Fine Arts degree in film directing from Columbia University.[2]
Career
editIn 2018, Nacar founded the production company Kuyu Film, which produced the Burak Cevik films The Pillar of Salt (2018) and Belonging (2019).[2][3][4]
Nacar's directorial debut, Between Two Dawns, premiered at the 2021 San Sebastián International Film Festival.[5] The drama thriller went on to win the top prize at that year's Torino Film Festival.[6]
Hesitation Wound, Nacar's 2023 courtroom drama film starring Tülin Özen, premiered in the Orizzonti section of the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[7] Presenting a critique of the Turkish judicial system, the film was recognized as the Best International Feature at the Zurich Film Festival and garnered Nacar the Best Director award at the Arras Film Festival.[8][9]
Filmography
edit| Year | English title | Original title | Director | Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Pillar of Salt | Tuzdan Kaide | No | Yes | [3] |
| 2019 | Belonging | Aidiyet | No | Yes | [4] |
| 2021 | Between Two Dawns | İki Şafak Arasında | Yes | Yes | [5] |
| 2023 | Hesitation Wound | Tereddüt Çizgisi | Yes | Yes | [8] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | New Directors Award | Between Two Dawns | Nominated | [5] |
| Torino Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Won | [6] | ||
| 2023 | Venice Film Festival | Orizzonti | Hesitation Wound | Nominated | [7] |
| Zurich Film Festival | Best International Feature | Won | [9] | ||
| Arras Film Festival | Best Director | Won | [9] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Interview Selman Nacar". The Circular Group. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Lacuna". Columbia University Film Festival. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Tuzdan Kaide". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Aidiyet". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Between Two Dawns". Lux Box Films. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b Croll, Ben. "Turkish Thriller 'Between Two Dawns' Takes Top Award at Torino Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b van de Klashorst, Marc (4 September 2023). "Venice 2023 review: Hesitation Wound (Selman Nacar)". International Cinephile Society. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b Kiang, Jessica. "'Hesitation Wound' Review: A Tense, Dilemma-Filled Day in the Life of a Turkish Lawyer". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Hesitation Wound". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
External links
edit- Selman Nacar at IMDb