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Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual

Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual

Original Title: Bocuk: Kadim Bir Ritüel

Status

Released

Release

2026

Runtime

18m

Storyline

“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.

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Status
Released
Runtime
18m
Mar 12, 2026
Languages
Turkish
Production Countries
Turkey

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