Pehlivan
Pehlivan focuses on a three-day wrestling competition, an ancient tradition that dates back over a thousand years to the time of the Ottoman Empire, originating in the games the soldiers would play to entertain themselves in between battles. Maybe that's why there's more than a hint of homoeroticism in the way the wrestlers oil themselves up with grease, making sure to cover every inch of their bodies so that their opponents will be unable to get a grip. Pialat's closeups emphasize the men's muscular bodies jammed together and sliding off one another, posed in intimate, twisted arrangements, struggling desperately for a grip on each other's bodies. Arms are jammed down pants, one of the only places there's some potential for a handhold, and the whole thing is very suggestive and sensual, a form of intimate male contact that's sanctioned as a show of strength and masculinity.
TMDB
6.8/10
10 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- French
- turkey
Top billed cast
Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical1 Jan 1964
Frequently asked questions
- When was Pehlivan released?
- Pehlivan was released on 1 January 1964.
- Where can I watch Pehlivan online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Pehlivan right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Pehlivan?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Pehlivan is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Pehlivan?
- Pehlivan holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 10 votes.
- Who directed Pehlivan?
- Pehlivan (1964) was directed by Maurice Pialat.
- How long is Pehlivan?
- Pehlivan runs for 13m.
