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Turkish Saddle (2017): Cast

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Turkish Saddle is a 2017 drama directed by Yusup Razykov, starring Sergey Genkin, Iliya Kovrizhnykh and Anna Belenkaya. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Turkish Saddle (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Yusup Razykov
Genre
Drama
Original language
Russian
Studio
Tritona
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Turkish Saddle About?

The premise of Turkish Saddle without spoilers.

Ilyich, a former KGB/FSB observation agent and skilled instructor, finds himself retired and struggling with an unexplained condition. Diagnosed with empty sella syndrome, a harmless ailment also known as the "Turkish Saddle" syndrome, he battles loneliness by observing those who pique his interest. His solitary existence is disrupted when a young couple of musicians move in next door, unexpectedly changing the course of his life.

Turkish Saddle Themes & Keywords

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  • absurdism
  • alarm clock
  • alone
  • ambiguous title
  • apartment
  • apartment building
  • bald
  • beating
  • bicycle
  • black and white scene
  • boiling eggs
  • boredom
+38 more
  • breakfast
  • brushing teeth
  • brutal violence
  • brutality
  • cafe
  • clothes iron
  • cruelty
  • crying
  • cynicism
  • darkness
  • death
  • depression
  • despair
  • desperation
  • despondency
  • disgust
  • eating
  • eating a hard boiled egg
  • egg
  • egg shell
  • elderly protagonist
  • emptiness
  • falling into water
  • fatalism
  • food
  • gloom
  • grudge
  • gun
  • hard boiled egg
  • hatred
  • homophobe
  • homophobia
  • homosexual
  • hopelessness
  • indifference
  • ironing clothes
  • jadedness
  • listlessness
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Cast & crew

Turkish Saddle Cast

Sergey Genkin leads the cast, with Iliya Kovrizhnykh and Anna Belenkaya. Directed by Yusup Razykov; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Yusup Razykov

More films directed by Yusup Razykov: Sabre Dance, Kerosene and The Orator.

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Turkish Saddle Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Sella Turcica” and “Turetskoe Sedlo”.

Also known as
  • Sella Turcica
  • Turetskoe Sedlo
  • Siodlo tureckie
  • Syndrom pustego siodla

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FAQ

Turkish Saddle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Turkish Saddle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Turkish Saddle?

Turkish Saddle runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Turkish Saddle released?

Turkish Saddle was released on June 27, 2017.

Who directed Turkish Saddle?

Turkish Saddle was directed by Yusup Razykov.

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Who is in the cast of Turkish Saddle?

Turkish Saddle stars Sergey Genkin, Iliya Kovrizhnykh and Anna Belenkaya, among 6 credited actors.

Does Turkish Saddle have a post-credit scene?

No. Turkish Saddle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Turkish Saddle in?

The original language of Turkish Saddle is Russian.

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