Selman Nacar

Selman Nacar
PronunciationHe/him
Born (1990-10-10) October 10, 1990 (age 34)
Uşak, Turkey
Citizenship Turkey
Alma materIstanbul Bilgi University
Columbia University (MFA)
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer

Selman Nacar (born October 10, 1990) is a Turkish filmmaker and film producer.[1]

Early life and education

Nacar was raised in Uşak.[1] He graduated from the Istanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law in 2015 and earned a degree from the Faculty of Film in 2016. He later received a Master of Fine Arts degree in film directing from Columbia University.[2]

Career

In 2018, Nacar founded the production company Kuyu Film, which produced the Burak Cevik films The Pillar of Salt (2018) and Belonging (2019).[2][3][4]

Nacar's directorial debut, Between Two Dawns, premiered at the 2021 San Sebastián International Film Festival.[5] The drama thriller went on to win the top prize at that year's Torino Film Festival.[6]

Hesitation Wound, Nacar's 2023 courtroom drama film starring Tülin Özen, premiered in the Orizzonti section of the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[7] Presenting a critique of the Turkish judicial system, the film was recognized as the Best International Feature at the Zurich Film Festival and garnered Nacar the Best Director award at the Arras Film Festival.[8][9]

Filmography

Year English title Original title Director Producer Ref.
2018 The Pillar of Salt Tuzdan Kaide No Yes [3]
2019 Belonging Aidiyet No Yes [4]
2021 Between Two Dawns İki Şafak Arasında Yes Yes [5]
2023 Hesitation Wound Tereddüt Çizgisi Yes Yes [8]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2021 San Sebastián International Film Festival New Directors Award Between Two Dawns Nominated [5]
Torino Film Festival Best Feature Film Won [6]
2023 Venice Film Festival Orizzonti Hesitation Wound Nominated [7]
Zurich Film Festival Best International Feature Won [9]
Arras Film Festival Best Director Won [9]

References

  1. ^ a b "Interview Selman Nacar". The Circular Group. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Lacuna". Columbia University Film Festival. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Tuzdan Kaide". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Aidiyet". Berlinale Talents. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "Between Two Dawns". Lux Box Films. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b Croll, Ben. "Turkish Thriller 'Between Two Dawns' Takes Top Award at Torino Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  7. ^ a b van de Klashorst, Marc (4 September 2023). "Venice 2023 review: Hesitation Wound (Selman Nacar)". International Cinephile Society. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  8. ^ a b Kiang, Jessica. "'Hesitation Wound' Review: A Tense, Dilemma-Filled Day in the Life of a Turkish Lawyer". Variety. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "Hesitation Wound". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved 20 August 2024.