
Muhammet Arslan is the director of Kanlı Postal, which brings the events that took place in Diyarbakır Prison on September 12 to the big screen. The script, which was written after interviewing prisoners who were subjected to torture during that period, uses the real names of the characters. The film, which focuses on the prisoners tortured by "Captain Esat" while serving at Diyarbakır Prison, stars Mesut Akusta, Turgay Tanülkü, Nevin Efe, and Mihriban Er in the lead roles. Muhammet Arslan, who began filming in 2012, also serves as the screenwriter for the same film.
Directed by Muhammet A.B. Arslan, Kanlı Postal leans on a strong ensemble — Mesut Akusta, Turgay Tanülkü, Barış Koçak — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2015.
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