THOSE AWAKENING IN THE DARK

THOSE AWAKENING IN THE DARK, 1964

Turkey | DVD, Black & White, 114’ |Turkish

Director:Ertem Göreç

Cast:Fikret Hakan, Beklan Algan, Ayla Algan

Known as the first “strike film” in Turkish cinema, Those Awakening in The Dark is about the labor struggle by workers of a paint factory. Ekrem works as a welder in the factory. His best friend Turgut is the son of the factory owner Şeref Bey. The labor union goes on strike when three of the workers who complain about working conditions are faced with dismissal. But when Şeref Bey dies unexpectedly, the strike is suspended. Turgut assumes control of the factory but the managers take advantage of his inexperience. When there is not much change in working conditions, the workers go on strike again. They face many obstacles as they claim their rights.