Vavien (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Celal, lives an unhappy family life with his wife Sevilay and his child in a small town. Celal and his brother Cemal, running an electrician shop which doesn't go well. They are in debt. The only fun they have is going to the night clubs in Samsun. Celal's love for Sibel Ceylan who works in the night club, will cause him trouble. Celal's wife, Sevilay, saves her money, sent by her father who lives in Germany. She is unaware of the fact that Celal knows her secret.
Rated NR • 2009 • 1h 40m
Vavien is a Turkish dark comedy that centers on Celal, a struggling electrician living a mundane life who hatches a desperate scheme involving his wife, Sevilay, and her secret savings. The film explores themes of greed, infidelity, and marital resentment through a bleak, cynical lens. Parents should be aware of infrequent sexual references, including the discovery of pornographic material, and mild depictions of domestic tension and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Vavien appropriate for kids?
Vavien is a Turkish dark comedy that centers on Celal, a struggling electrician living a mundane life who hatches a desperate scheme involving his wife, Sevilay, and her secret savings. The film explores themes of greed, infidelity, and marital resentment through a bleak… Read more — free account
Content severity in Vavien
What happens in Vavien, moment by moment
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:35 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:48 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Vavien
There is minimal sexual content. A character is seen with a collection of pornographic CDs, with brief, non-explicit glimpses of imagery on the covers. A scene features a teenage character engaging in sexual activity while listening to audio, but nothing explicit is shown on camera.
Violence and gore in Vavien
Violence is mild and infrequent, consisting primarily of brief, non-disturbing physical confrontations between characters. There is no significant gore or sustained injury depicted on screen.
Language in Vavien
Language is mild, with occasional usage of moderate profanity throughout the dialogue. It does not contain pervasive or aggressive swearing.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Vavien
The film features mild depictions of alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking, consistent with the characters' social setting in local night clubs.
Mature themes in Vavien
The narrative focuses on heavy themes including marital unhappiness, greed, betrayal, and the desperation caused by financial debt. These elements create a persistent, cynical tone regarding human relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vavien appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Vavien is best for ages 15+. It's rated NR. Vavien is a Turkish dark comedy that centers on Celal, a struggling electrician living a mundane life who hatches a desperate scheme involving his wife, Sevilay, and her secret savings. The film explores themes of…
What age rating does Vavien have?
Vavien is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is Vavien about?
Vavien is a Turkish dark comedy that centers on Celal, a struggling electrician living a mundane life who hatches a desperate scheme involving his wife, Sevilay, and her secret savings. The film explores themes of greed, infidelity, and marital resentment through a bleak, cynical lens. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Vavien?
There is minimal sexual content. A character is seen with a collection of pornographic CDs, with brief, non-explicit glimpses of imagery on the covers. A scene features a teenage character engaging in sexual activity while listening to audio, but nothing…
How violent is Vavien?
Violence is mild and infrequent, consisting primarily of brief, non-disturbing physical confrontations between characters. There is no significant gore or sustained injury depicted on screen.
Is the language in Vavien appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, with occasional usage of moderate profanity throughout the dialogue. It does not contain pervasive or aggressive swearing.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Vavien?
The film features mild depictions of alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking, consistent with the characters' social setting in local night clubs.
What mature themes appear in Vavien?
The narrative focuses on heavy themes including marital unhappiness, greed, betrayal, and the desperation caused by financial debt. These elements create a persistent, cynical tone regarding human relationships.
How long is Vavien?
Vavien runs 100 minutes, directed by Durul Taylan, Yağmur Taylan, released in 2009.
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