Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has banned the release of OY’una Geldik, a political comedy. The film, starring veteran actor İlyas Salman and directed by award-winning filmmaker Kazım Öz, explores the complexities of local politics and election dynamics in Turkey. The decision to ban the movie has sparked criticism, with the director vowing to challenge the ruling through legal means.

The film’s title OY’una Geldik is a double entendre, translating both to “We’ve been fooled” and “We’ve come to vote [for you].” The film follows the story of Hıdır Diri, a candidate from the ruling party who secures victory in a local election, only to face the realities of political corruption, public dissatisfaction, and the conflicting interests of powerful factions. The movie sheds light on the often contentious and intricate workings of municipal politics in Turkey.

sheds light on the often contentious and intricate workings of municipal politics in Turkey.

Set in the politically significant town of Ovacık—a Kurdish-majority district and the only one to elect a communist mayor in the 2014 Turkish local elections—the film draws inspiration from real political events. After the victory of communist mayor Fatih Mehmet........

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