Edge of Night

Gecenin Kiyisi

TIFF65: Greek Premiere

Sinan, a lieutenant in the Turkish army, is tasked with escorting his brother, who is also an officer, to face military court. This mission feels like the ultimate test of obedience for Sinan, especially since the disgraceful discharge and tragic end of their father still cast a shadow over his otherwise spotless career prospects. However, things take a dangerous turn when, during the transfer, Turkey plunges into a night of deep political unrest and turmoil. With the failed coup attempt of July 15, 2016, as its backdrop, debut director Türker Süer crafts a mature thriller that draws comparisons to Michael Mann’s cinema. In the world of Edge of Night, even the bright daylight can’t dispel the darkness of uncertainty, where every decision could turn into a catastrophic mistake. A film deeply rooted in the 1980s aesthetics, complete with an evocative and haunting soundtrack.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Türker Süer

Script: Türker Süer

Cinematography: Matteo Cocco

Editing: Rainer Nigrelli

Sound: Hasan Can Kaya

Music: Ozan Tekin

Actors: Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Berk Hakman

Production: MFP GmbH, Liman Film

Producers: Viola Fügen, Michael Weber, Nadir Öperli

Co-production: WDR, ARTE

Production Design: Meral Efe Yurtseven, Yunus Emre Yurtseven

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: Germany, Türkiye

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 85'

Contact: The Match Factory

Türker Süer

Türker Süer studied directing and screenwriting at the Academy of Media Arts in Cologne, Germany. During this time, he directed several short films, which were shown at international and national festivals. His graduation short, Brüder (Brothers), was nominated for the First Steps Award and the Max Ophüls Prize, among other awards, and received praise from the German Board of Film Recommendation (FBW) as “highly recommended.” He participated in the Berlinale Talent Campus and received a six-month scholarship at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. His feature film debut, Edge of Night, starring Ahmet Rıfat Şungar and Berk Hakman, was selected at Venice IFF Orizzonti for the world premiere, and at the Toronto International Film Festival for its North American premiere.