
Law of the Border
Directed by Lütfi Akad
Produced by Dadaş Film
A morally ambiguous drama about a man drawn reluctantly into smuggling by circumstance and social pressure in a border village, exploring themes of complicity and survival.
In Deliviran, a village near Urfa close to the Syrian border, Hidir’s chief is involved in smuggling and gets shot. Hidir tries to stay out of illegal activities but circumstances contrive to push him in the opposite direction until he accepts to take a herd of sheep across the border.
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Does Law of the Border end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Law of the Border sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Law of the Border scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Law of the Border violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Law of the Border easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Law of the Border, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Law of the Border, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Law of the Border, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































