Once Upon a Time in Anatolia Budget
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Synopsis
In the rural area around the Anatolian town of Keskin, the local prosecutor, police commissar, and doctor lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's exact location. As the group continues looking, its members can't help but chat among themselves about both trivia and their deepest concerns in an investigation that is proving more trying than any of them expected.
What is known about the production of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
"Once Upon a Time in Anatolia," a drama released in 2011, was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and stars Muhammet Uzuner, Yılmaz Erdoğan. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though 1000 Volt, Zeynofilm, 2006 Produkcija produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan grew up in a small town similar to the one in the film in terms of mentality and hierarchy, and says he feels a close connection to the characters depicted.
What were the major cost factors in Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia Box Office Performance
"Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" earned $152,408 domestically and $138,730 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
21 wins & 34 nominations total
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix
Critical Reception
The film has been met with critical acclaim. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 94% based on 70 reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The website's critical consensus states: "Cerebral and thrilling, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a meditative procedural that maintains feverish intensity throughout its unhurried runtime". Metacritic gives a weighted average rating of 82 based on reviews from 21 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) earn at the box office?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia grossed $152,408 domestic, $-13,678 international, totaling $138,730 worldwide.
Was Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Once Upon a Time in Anatolia's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) win?
21 wins & 34 nominations total.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Anatolia and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, written by Ercan Kesal, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ebru Ceylan, shot by Gökhan Tiryaki, edited by Bora Göksingöl, Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
Where was Once Upon a Time in Anatolia filmed?
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Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
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