Arabesque

Arabesque

Directed by Ertem Eğilmez

Produced by Arzu Film, Erler Film

1989105 min7.3 / 10

A romantic comedy-drama that uses arabesque music and parody to explore two characters' inability to connect, blending humor with melancholic longing.

Sener and Müjde, who can never come together because of endless obstacles and misunderstandings, slowly drift into the plaintive world of arabesque music.

Questions people ask

  • Is Arabesque scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Arabesque sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Arabesque violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Arabesque easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Arabesque end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

74/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Arabesque

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Arabesque

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Arabesque, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Arabesque, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Arabesque, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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