HESITATION Wound

Synopsis

In HESITATION WOUND Canan (Tülin Özen), a criminal lawyer who divides her time between the courthouse and her mother’s hospital bed at night has to make a moral choice that will affect the lives of her mother, the judge, and her murder suspect client — whose defense is turning in his favor. Directed by Selman Nacar (BETWEEN TWO DAWNS) and with gripping cinematography by Tudor Vladimir Panduru (GRADUATION, RMN).

Awards

Best Screenplay, Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2024

Best Director, Euro Balkan Film Festival 2024

Golden Eye Award, Zurich Film Festival 2023

Credits

DIRECTED BY: Selman Nacar (BETWEEN TWO DAWNS)

FEATURING: Tülin Özen, Ogulcan Arman Uslu, Gülçin Kültür Şahin, Vedat Erincin, Erdem Senocak

PRESS QUOTES

“Does for lawyers what ‘Uncut Gems’ did for jewelers. A truly enticing and welcoming sub-90-minute treat. A monumental performance from Tülin Özen.”

IndieWire

“Nacar makes remarkably suspenseful drama out of one hyper-committed woman’s refusal to curry sympathy.”

Variety

“Riveting. Subtle and methodical.”

The Moveable Fest

“Packs a sustained wallop of tension and unraveling into a concise 84-minute running time. Tülin Özen, in the lead role, delivers a pitch-perfect turn as an astute professional who hasn’t time for her vulnerability.”

The Hollywood Reporter

“Compelling. Packs a punch.”

Screen International

“Selman Nacar confirms the extent of his potential."

Cineuropa