Movie

Pehlivan

★ 6.8(10)196413m

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Good to know

Director: Maurice Pialat
Release date: 1964-01-01
Runtime: 13m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Como Film
Part of: Turkish Chronicles

About Pehlivan

Pehlivan is a 1964 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Maurice Pialat, starring Jacques Gripel. It has a runtime of 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pehlivan in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Pehlivan focuses on a three-day wrestling competition, an ancient tradition that dates back over a thousand years to the time of the Ottoman Empire, originating in the games the soldiers would play to entertain themselves in between battles. Maybe that's why there's more than a hint of homoeroticism in the way the wrestlers oil themselves up with grease, making sure to cover every inch of their bodies so that their opponents will be unable to get a grip. Pialat's closeups emphasize the men's muscular bodies jammed together and sliding off one another, posed in intimate, twisted arrangements, struggling desperately for a grip on each other's bodies. Arms are jammed down pants, one of the only places there's some potential for a handhold, and the whole thing is very suggestive and sensual, a form of intimate male contact that's sanctioned as a show of strength and masculinity.

Cast

Jacques Gripel

Narrator

Themes & keywords

turkey

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pehlivan in Israel?+

Pehlivan is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Israel. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pehlivan on Netflix?+

Pehlivan is not on Netflix in Israel right now.

How long is Pehlivan?+

Pehlivan has a runtime of 13 minutes (13 minutes).

Who stars in Pehlivan?+

Pehlivan stars Jacques Gripel.

When did Pehlivan come out?+

Pehlivan is a 1964 movie directed by Maurice Pialat.

What genre is Pehlivan?+

Pehlivan is Documentary film.

Who directed Pehlivan?+

Pehlivan was directed by Maurice Pialat.