Beyond the Hill

Beyond the Hill

Directed by Emin Alper

Produced by Bulut Film, 2|35

201290 min6.8 / 10

A slow-burn family drama set in rural Turkey where isolation and suspicion breed dark secrets, explored through layered character revelations.

In the quiet foothills of Turkey, Faik lives an isolated existence. When his second son brings his boys for a visit, Faik takes the opportunity to pontificate about the law of the land, as he sees it. He shares one unsolicited thought after the next, most particularly focusing on the elusive nomads whom he suspects have been trespassing on his property. The day and night wear on, and each member of the clan takes his turn entrusting the film's audience with his own dark secret.

Questions people ask

  • Is Beyond the Hill sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Beyond the Hill end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Beyond the Hill scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Beyond the Hill violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Beyond the Hill easy watching? 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.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Beyond the Hill

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Beyond the Hill

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Beyond the Hill, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Beyond the Hill, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Beyond the Hill, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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