Certainly One Day

Certainly One Day

1975 · 78 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Based on Yılmaz Güney's script and filmed in semi-documentary style, the movie provides a fresh perspective on the history of labor issues in 1970s.

Directed by Bilge Olgaç · Written by Yılmaz Güney

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