Takva: A Man's Fear of God
2006 · 96 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 14,080 VOTES · DIR. Özer Kızıltan
Overview
Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.
Dialogue Timeline — 774 lines
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00:00:38 "...And say: Truth had come and falsehood had vanished away.
00:06:26 Peace be upon you.
00:16:22 My noble Master agreed to hold a ceremony for them.
00:19:22 That's all.
00:25:33 My God, forgive me! Is it a sin now if I send you for coffee?
00:27:54 Listen.
00:31:36 Anyway, the boy is here. And make him get his hair cut.
00:34:20 You are the one chosen by the noble Master.
00:38:57 Revered successors to the messenger
00:42:27 And these prayer beads are obsidian.
00:46:44 Put what down?
00:49:16 If Master Muharrem agrees, I too will agree.
00:52:01 Nothing. May God show him the right path. May God forgive him.
00:54:22 Have a drink.
00:59:00 - May you do well. - Öztuna Sacks?
01:02:05 And they are devout people.
01:05:32 What brings you here at this time, Brother Muharrem?
01:08:18 Do you mind if I pay in dollars?
01:10:21 I asked for seven billion for the sacks.
01:12:52 It's impure.
01:20:09 Everything is from Him: Good as well as bad.
01:22:52 Are you saving money?
01:25:04 "Be patient," Rauf said.
01:31:49 ...life to the dead stars or let death descend upon our world. Nazim Hikmet Ran