The Miracle

The Miracle (Turkish: Mucize (pronounced /mud͡ʒize/) is a 2015 Turkish drama film directed by Mahsun Kırmızıgül. Set in the 1960s a school teacher is transferred from the city to a remote mountain village in Turkey against the wishes of his family. After having a long journey by bus to the last station, he has to take a long walk over two mountains to reach his destination to find out that the village is not only impoverished and lacking most mod cons but it doesn’t even have a school! The location and the scenery in the film is breathtaking. Just like the dream getaway village. The dresses are colorful and the traditions rich. Initially it seems that the movie is centred on the school teacher, Mahir. It doesn’t take much time to realise that the film is centred on the village and the villagers their culture and traditions, their humility, their problems. The film is a kaleidoscope in to the life of the community and the individuals who make up the community.