Unfruitful Times

Set in Istanbul, this drama follows Nimet, a middle-aged woman struggling with the aftermath of a miscarriage while navigating a conservative society. Parallel to her experience, her younger sister Öznur deals with her own internal conflicts and family pressures.

The film was directed by Doğuş Algün, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Selen Örcan. This production is the second film directed by Algün, following his 2021 project The Everwarm Bed. The movie is a co-production between Turkey, Italy, and Macedonia, involving production companies such as Galaktika Pictures, Gest Film Production, and 102 Distribution. The lead roles are played by Funda Eryiğit as Nimet and Ece Yaşar as Öznur, supported by a cast that includes Erdem Şenocak, Serkan Ercan, Haydar Şahin, and Naz Göktan. The production featured a credited crew of 53 people and has a total runtime of 120 minutes.