Watch Takva: A Man's Fear Of God (2006) Free Online

Release Date: 2006

Cast: Murat Cemcir, Erkan Can, Salaetin Bilal, Güven Kıraç, Meray Ülgen, Settar Tanriögen, Erman Saban, Müfit Aytekin, Öznur Kula, Feridun Koç, Engin Günaydın

Categories: Movies, World cinema

Takva: A Man's Fear of God (Turkish: Takva) is a 2006 Turkish film directed by Özer Kızıltan. The film was Turkey's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. Humble and devout Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the Islamic doctrines. His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the Sheikh of a Istanbul Sufi order who offers him an administrative post as a manager for the seminary properties that support a school for orphans and... MORE

Takva: A Man's Fear of God (Turkish: Takva) is a 2006 Turkish film directed by Özer Kızıltan. The film was Turkey's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. Humble and devout Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the Islamic doctrines. His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the Sheikh of a Istanbul Sufi order who offers him an administrative post as a manager for the seminary properties that support a school for orphans and poor children. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has not experienced before. He soon witnesses conflicting attitudes and dilemmas towards alcohol, charity and honesty. 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 a 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. He remains steadfast seeking forgiveness from Allah and guidance from his Sheikh in LESS