Takva: A Man's Fear of God

Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.

7.1

96 min

Cast

Erkan Can

as Muharrem

Güven Kıraç

as Rauf

Meray Ülgen

as Seyh

Erman Saban

as Muhittin

Settar Tanrıöğen

as Ali Bey

Engin Günaydın

as Erol

Öznur Kula

as Hacer

Murat Cemcir

as Mahmut

Müfit Aytekin

as Ünal

Duygu Şen

Aylin Çalap

Erdal Parmaksızoğlu

Director

Özer Kızıltan