Hepgece (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Hepgece is best for ages 14+. It's rated NR. Hepgece is an experimental, slow-paced Turkish drama exploring existential malaise and the desire for social withdrawal. The film follows a couple, Woman and Man, as they grapple with the onset of an unending night and…

Hepgece is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

Hepgece is an experimental, slow-paced Turkish drama exploring existential malaise and the desire for social withdrawal. The film follows a couple, Woman and Man, as they grapple with the onset of an unending night and contemplate abandoning their urban existence for the wilderness. Parents should note the film's…

There is no explicit sexual content, though there are fleeting, ambiguous moments of intimacy between the central couple that imply a long-term relationship.

The film contains no physical violence or aggressive conflict, as the narrative focuses on internal states and quiet interactions.

Language is infrequent and mild, consisting of conversational Turkish dialogue reflecting the characters' mundane, low-energy social interactions.

There is a single scene depicting moderate social drinking during a quiet dinner party, where alcohol is consumed as part of the social atmosphere.

The film centers on heavy existential themes, including feelings of social alienation, the collapse of societal structure, and a deep, pervasive sense of hopelessness regarding the future.

Hepgece runs 100 minutes, directed by Fatma Belkıs, Emre Birişmen, released in 2015.

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