What is Hidden Lives?
Hidden Lives is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Family, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- Mar 11, 2011
- Original language
- TR
- Origin
- Turkey
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Updated
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Hidden Lives is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Family, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A hidden Alevi family pretends to be Sunni to bridge a divided neighborhood.”
- Insightful look at cultural identity
- Strong family-centered storytelling
- Its cultural specificity may be less relatable for viewers unfamiliar with Turkish sectarian nuances
Watch it if you are interested in nuanced family dramas exploring cultural identity.
The film deals with cultural and religious themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main premise of the film?
An Alevi family masquerades as Sunni to establish relations with its Sunni neighbors.
Who directed and wrote Hidden Lives?
A. Halûk Ünal.
What genre does Hidden Lives belong to?
Family and drama.
When was Hidden Lives released?
2011.
Which cultural groups are depicted in the story?
Alevi and Sunni communities.