Night of Blindness

Description

The film depicts the conflict arising from the military junta's seizure of parliamentary rule in Turkey on September 12, 1980. As the regime arrests hundreds of thousands of people, including leaders from trade unions, associations, and student organizations, these individuals seek ways to escape the country while facing the threat of torture and execution. Intelligence units are portrayed as facilitating a deceptive operation aimed at trapping these leaders, intensifying their perilous situation. The characters are left in a state of uncertainty as they attempt to evade capture and find a means to illegally cross the borders of Turkey. Their efforts are complicated by the pervasive surveillance and violence of the regime, leaving them to confront their limited options and the risks involved in their quest for freedom. The cast includes notable actors, contributing to the narrative's focus on survival amid political turmoil.