In the second section, Havva and Kadir try to get back together. They have two children together, but Saliha runs away again. Cemil comes to live with them and they all try to make things right. Kadir starts working on the property again, but he’s still not allowed to go to school. Havva starts a new relationship with a man named Hasan who helps her run the farm. But things get really tough for them when Hasan moves in next door and starts dating Saliha.
When the patriarch of the household dies from a severe cold and illness, their mother Haava takes charge of the dysfunctional family and takes her young kids away from the town in hopes of a better future. Kadir, the second son who endured the most hardship as a child, discovers his voice as a filmmaker and uses cinema to communicate his suppressed feelings. This is the main theme of Berkun Oya’s movie. ..
The Turkish word “Cici” means “beautiful” or “pleasant”, which is a little deceptive in relation to this movie’s lengthy, slow-burning tragic storyline. The tragi-drama is an insight into the depths of grief, remorse, and nostalgia.
The cinematography is excellent and showcases beautiful scenery. The director of photography is skilled in lighting, which is evident in the movie. Folk music is charming and we are exposed to magnificent scenery. ..
Cici is a slow movie despite its excellent performances. The static shots give it an almost theatrical aspect, and scenes frequently recur since one of the characters works as a moviemaker. There are a lot of unnecessary dialogues because the siblings’ relationships are rarely explored and addressed. Additionally, several dialogues in the movie appear to be empty and meaningless. ..
The movie does a poor job of revealing Kadir’s movie. Even though the characters are discussing it, they limit his storyline to the one scene where his father punished him by angrily spraying him with a gardening hose. As a matter of fact, it isn’t even the most upsetting thing we witnessed Bekir doing. Furthermore, the movie also devotes a significant amount of time trying to introduce Cemil in an effort to spark a budding romance between him and Saliha. It also tries to showcase some kind of rivalry between him and Kadir. But in the end, everything is in vain as Cemil’s biggest contribution to the plot is nothing other than his erratic bursts of singing during the most inappropriate moments.
The story is incomplete without the secondary characters. Saliha’s kid Naz is an obnoxious edgy teenager who only fits the stereotype. Yusuf’s wife and kid are so unimportant to the plot that they could have been left out of the movie.
The film leaves the audience with the impression that its protagonists are living in their own bubbles, without any connection to the events that led to their problems. Even though they all had difficult upbringings, they all insist that the patriarch’s passing made matters worse.
The movie appears to have a compelling storyline, but it is poorly executed. Some scenes are repeated, and when it’s important, we aren’t provided further context in other scenes. The filmmaker somehow skips over information that we don’t truly grasp, assuming that we already know it. Since trauma is at the core of the story, the movie should have done much more with that theme, but it hardly touches it.
Cici explores sensitive topics such as trauma, suppressing emotions, and guilt, but it is difficult to empathize or feel anything for any of the characters. Despite the premise indicating that the movie has potential, it falls flat. ..
Cici, the Italian actress and singer, is known for her powerful vocal range and her ability to convey emotion through her words. Cici has been in the spotlight for over 25 years, and her latest album, “Ending Explained,” is a reflection of her life and career. The album features songs about love, life, and the meaning of endings. Cici’s music has been praised for its emotional power and its ability to touch people on a deep level.
