Takva: A Man's Fear of God

Takva: A Man's Fear of God

I just wanted to be a good person.

Directed by Özer Kızıltan

Produced by Corazón International, Dorje Film

200696 min7.1 / 10

A deeply introspective spiritual crisis where a devout man's encounter with worldly temptation and moral compromise unravels his faith and sense of self.

Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.

Questions people ask

  • Is Takva: A Man's Fear of God sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Takva: A Man's Fear of God end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Takva: A Man's Fear of God violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Takva: A Man's Fear of God scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Takva: A Man's Fear of God easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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