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The Fountain (1977)
Directed by Temel Gürsu
“Separated by status, united by a promise—a tragic tale of love and longing.”
Drama, Romance, Music · 1h 17m
Ferdi Tayfur's acting debut that launched his incredible fame literally overnight is this classic, emotionally charged story of impossible love constrained by stark class divides. Follows the story of Ferdi (Ferdi Tayfur), a humble young man whose father works as a butler on a wealthy landowner's sprawling farm. Growing up, he falls deeply in love with Ceylan (Necla Nazır), the landlord's daughter. The two share a pure love, sealing their bond with a vow by a local fountain built from their childhood memories—pledging to love each other for as long as its water flows. However, Ceylan’s status-conscious father vehemently opposes their relationship, preferring a wealthier prospect for his daughter. This sets off a chain of heartbreaking trials of separation, loyalty, social inequality, and the heavy sorrow of a love fighting against the cruel currents of fate.
Cast
Ferdi Tayfur
Necla Nazır
Erol Taş
Pervin Par
Renan Fosforoğlu
Temel Gürsu
Erol Tezeren
Cevdet Arıkan
Crew
- Director
- Temel Gürsu
- Writer
- Hulki Saner
- Director of Photography
- Muzaffer Turan
- Producer
- Hulki Saner
Details
- Original title
- Çeşme
- Release date
- 1977-04-01
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Music
- Original language
- TR
- Spoken languages
- Turkish
- Countries
- Turkey
- Production
- Saner Film