Dormitory

Set in Turkey during the late 1990s, this drama follows a teenager named Ahmet who is sent by his father to a religious boarding school for boys. Forced to leave behind a comfortable middle-class upbringing, Ahmet struggles to balance his family's expectations and his religious duties with a longing for his childhood. While attending a secular private school during the day, he spends his evenings in a crowded dormitory under strict rules. Along the way, he forms a supportive friendship with another student named Hakan to cope with the pressures of the institution.

The film was written and directed by Nehir Tuna and is a joint production between Germany, Turkey, and France. It features a cast of 22 credited performers, led by Doğa Karakaş in the role of Ahmet and Can Bartu Arslan as Hakan. Supporting roles are played by Ozan Çelik, Tansu Biçer, Didem Ellialtı, and Orhan Güner. Since its release on April 3, 2024, the movie has received generally positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,500 votes, while on TMDB, it has a score of 6.4/10 from 17 votes.