The Name of the Song

The Name of the Song

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Release Date

10/12/2026

Runtime

84 mins

Overview

When her stubborn grandfather refuses medical treatment, Leyla travels to his rural Anatolian village to bring him back to the city. As his reluctance turns her quick visit into an extended stay, two different generations gradually adapt to each other's pace through shared routines and music.

Status

Released

Original Language

Turkish

Budget

$10,000

Revenue

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A gentle portrait of two people learning to meet across the gulf of years, where the rhythm of village life and the language of music become bridges between stubborn hearts. It's both funny and moving, unfolding at the pace of a long afternoon.

Mood

WistfulBittersweetContemplative

Themes

FamilyComing of ageMemoryIdentity

Tone

Tender

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

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The Name of the Song (2026) directed by Oğuz Anbarlı | FirstCinema