A humble hat-maker walks to Baghdad because his dreams told him to. No GPS, no plan, just faith.
The story of Takkeci Baba, who earned his living by making felt and skullcaps... In his dreams, he is constantly told, "Go to Baghdad. Eat the grapes from that vine that are your destiny. That is your fate." Takkeci Baba believes that this dream is a sign given to him. He embarks on a difficult journey. He faces countless hardships on his way to Baghdad.
Cinematography
Anatolian landscapes that feel like prayers
Acting
Yılmaz Köksal's weathered face tells whole stories
Direction
Tunç lets silence and walking do the heavy lifting
Director
Nazif Tunç
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Takkeci Baba draws from Turkish Sufi oral traditions, particularly stories of Rumi's disciples who undertook impossible journeys on divine instruction.
Yılmaz Köksal was primarily a comedian; this rare dramatic role was his personal passion project. He accepted minimum wage to fund it.
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