Question 1

What is the central conflict in Yol?

Accepted Answer

Five Kurdish prisoners on a week's home leave face continued oppression from their families, culture, and the government outside prison.

Question 2

Which major film festival did Yol win the Palme d'Or at?

Accepted Answer

Yol shared the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1982 with Costa Gavras's Missing.

Question 3

How was Yol's screenplay inspired by real-life events?

Accepted Answer

Writer and co-director Yilmaz Güney wrote the screenplay partly inspired by his own captivity.

Question 4

What is a notable behind-the-scenes fact about a horse scene in Yol?

Accepted Answer

Tarik Akan, in his book of memories, states he did not actually shoot the horse in the scene where his character eases its death.

Question 5

Which actor plays the character Seyit Ali in Yol?

Accepted Answer

Tarik Akan plays the character Seyit Ali.

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