badelf
4/10We're always looking for the next great Turkish film, so we watched this. It's done in a kind of Kiarostami-style, except Ceylan is no Kiarostami. It was barely watchable.
Reviewed on July 22, 2023
Clouds of May(1999)
Mayıs Sıkıntısı
7.0(80)2h 10m1999-12-10
Drama
Clouds of May Synopsis
An aspiring filmmaker visits his parents and begins to devise a movie. Amidst creating and casting for the film, he encounters with family & friends who struggle with their own problems, dreams and life.
Clouds of May (1999) is a drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, released on December 10, 1999 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Mehmet Emin Ceylan, Muzaffer Özdemir, Fatma Ceylan and Mehmet Emin Toprak. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Writers:
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Producers:
- Sadık İncesu
- Cinematographer:
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Production:
- NBC Film
- Status:
- Released
Clouds of May (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Clouds of May before you stream it.
Clouds of May Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mehmet Emin Ceylan
as Emin (as M. Emin Ceylan)
Muzaffer Özdemir
as Muzaffer
Fatma Ceylan
as Fatma
Mehmet Emin Toprak
as Saffet (as M. Emin Toprak)
- Muhammed Zımbaoğlu
Muhammed Zımbaoğlu
as Ali
- Hatice Bodur
Hatice Bodur
Sadık İncesu
- Saime Toprak
Saime Toprak
- Yakup Çakıl
Yakup Çakıl
- Mehmet Kaya
Mehmet Kaya
- Hasan H. Ergen
Hasan H. Ergen
- Bayram Çöytük
Bayram Çöytük
Key crew
Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, written by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, produced by Sadık İncesu.
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Clouds of May Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 80 ratings.
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Clouds of May – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Clouds of May online?
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Clouds of May (1999) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Clouds of May?
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The main cast of Clouds of May (1999) includes Mehmet Emin Ceylan, Muzaffer Özdemir, Fatma Ceylan, Mehmet Emin Toprak and Muhammed Zımbaoğlu. The film was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Clouds of May released?
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Clouds of May was released on December 10, 1999 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Clouds of May worth watching?
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Clouds of May (1999) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Clouds of May?
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