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Where to see it

2 screenings in 2 cities

1 screening in Breda

In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked

About

A Turkish music teacher in exile in New York works illegally and seeks risky help to reunite with his wife and daughter.

In the American independent drama Gazelle, Nadir Sarıbacak plays Yakup, a Turkish music teacher who moves to New York after political unrest forces him into exile. Living alone and undocumented, he works illegally in a restaurant kitchen with a group of fellow immigrants while trying to bring his wife Ayşe (Emine Bayındır) and daughter Neşe (Sare Aydoğan) to the United States. When the legal options stall, he seeks help from a group of shady fellow countrymen who use risky methods to get people out of Turkey. The film is directed by Nadir Sarıbacak and Samy Pioneer.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Cast and crew

  • Nadir Sarıbacakas Yakup
  • Salem Murphyas Ammi
  • Faysal Ahmedas Ahmed
  • Abraham Tayloras Hakim
  • Ayhan Hulaguas Adem
  • Ziad Alezabias Omar
  • Emine Bayındıras Ayşe
  • Sare Aydoğanas Neşe
  • Remzi Akmanas Azad
  • Setty Broseveltas Naif Iqbal
  • Desi Watersas Zeenat
  • Mia del Giudiceas Malikah

Photos: TMDB

Director
Nadir Sarıbacak, Samy Pioneer
Written by
Nadir Sarıbacak, Ayhan Hulagu
Camera
Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll
Editing
Samy Pioneer
Countries
United States
Studios
Roaring Cat Films

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 40 minutes
Language
English, Turkish
In Dutch cinemas
From 11 November 2026

Questions

How long is Gazelle?

1 hour 40 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours.

Where can I see Gazelle?

There are 2 screenings at 2 cinemas in 2 cities, most in Haarlem (1) and Breda (1). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Gazelle in?

Gazelle is in English and Turkish. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

Who is in Gazelle?

Nadir Sarıbacak plays Yakup, with Salem Murphy, Faysal Ahmed, Abraham Taylor, Ayhan Hulagu and Ziad Alezabi.

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