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'Mutter' brings Hazar Erguclu-led drama to Golden Boll after Tribeca world premiere

Cast and production team members of “Mutter: The Diary of a Mother” pose during the film’s Türkiye premiere at the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival in Adana, Türkiye. (Photo via 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival)
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Cast and production team members of “Mutter: The Diary of a Mother” pose during the film’s Türkiye premiere at the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival in Adana, Türkiye. (Photo via 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival)
September 29, 2026 11:47 AM GMT+03:00

Alphan Eseli's "Mutter: The Diary of a Mother," starring Hazar Erguclu, has made its Türkiye premiere at the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, where it is competing in the festival's National Feature Film Competition.

The film previously held its world premiere in New York as part of the Escape from Tribeca selection at the Tribeca Festival. Following its Adana screening, "Mutter" is set to move on to the 59th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, where it will take part in the main competition.

Audience members attend the Türkiye premiere of “Mutter: The Diary of a Mother” during the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival in Adana, Türkiye. (Photo via 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival)
Audience members attend the Türkiye premiere of “Mutter: The Diary of a Mother” during the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival in Adana, Türkiye. (Photo via 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival)

'Mutter' goes from New York to Adana and Sitges

Written and directed by Alphan Eseli, the film has built up an international festival run that began at Tribeca before coming to Türkiye for its national premiere.

Its appearance at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, one of the country's film festivals, places the production in the National Feature Film Competition before it heads to Sitges for another competitive screening.

Hazar Erguclu appears in a still from “Mutter: The Diary of a Mother,” which made its Türkiye premiere at the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival after its world premiere at Tribeca. (Photo via 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival)
Hazar Erguclu appears in a still from “Mutter: The Diary of a Mother,” which made its Türkiye premiere at the 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival after its world premiere at Tribeca. (Photo via 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival)

Hazar Erguclu leads cast and joins production team

Erguclu takes on the leading role, while the cast also includes Guven Kirac, Ulvi Kahyaoglu, Erdeniz Kurucan, Cansu Firinci, Incinur Dasdemir, Cem Baza, Bertan Dirikolu and Eylul Dursun.

Produced by ISTANBUL'74—SEVENTYFOUR FILMS, the film is produced by Alphan Eseli and Omer Atay, with Erguclu also serving as a co-producer.

Ozkan Karakose handled the cinematography, while Mesut Ulutas edited the film. Herve Guyader and Cenker Kokten worked on the sound design, with Tristan Bechet composing the original music.

Concept designs were created by Matt Hatton, whose previous work includes "Alien: Covenant" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

Details regarding the film's theatrical release in Türkiye are expected to be announced soon.

September 29, 2026 11:47 AM GMT+03:00
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