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The Jackal (Turkish: Çakal) is a 2010 Turkish action film, directed by Erhan Kozan, about a quiet young boy who gradually becomes a criminal nicknamed the Jackal. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on December 17, 2010 (2010-12-17), premiered in competition at the 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival (October 9 to 14, 2010).

The Jackal
Theatrical poster
Directed by	Erhan Kozan
Written by	Sertan Telli
Produced by	Kaan Korkmaz
Starring	İsmail Hacıoğlu Erkan Can Uğur Polat Haldun Boysan Turgay Tanülkü Damla Sönmez
Cinematography	Doğan Sarıgüzel
Distributed by	Cinefilm
Release dates	October 9, 2010 (2010-10-09) (Antalya) December 17, 2010 (2010-12-17) (Turkey)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Turkey
Language	Turkish

Production

The film was shot on location in Istanbul, Turkey.[1]

Illustrator Korkut Akaçık, who made the film's storyboard sketches, is to adapt the film into a graphic novel.[2]

Plot

The life of Akın, who lives in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Istanbul, begins to change after his mother’s death. He hopes to start a new life with the money he plans to steal from the carpenter's workshop he works at. His girlfriend, Deniz, finds his plan ridiculous and leaves him. Akın then accepts an offer by his friend İdris, which leads to a new start in his life. Having nothing to lose, Akın impresses his boss with his fearless and indifferent attitude, but a new life also brings with it a new host of enemies.

Release

Premiere

The film premiered in competition at the 47th Antalya "Golden Orange" International Film Festival (October 9 to 14, 2010).

General release

The film opened in 81 screens across Turkey on December 17, 2010 (2010-12-17) at number 8 in the Turkish box office with a first weekend gross of US$1,129.[3]

See also

• 2010 in film
• Turkish films of 2010

References

External links

• Official website (in Turkish)
• Çakal at IMDb

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