The Extremely Tragic Story of Celal Tan and His Family

The Extremely Tragic Story of Celal Tan and His Family is a 2011 Turkish comedy-drama film, written and directed by Onur Ünlü, starring Selçuk Yöntem as a widowed constitutional law professor, whose life takes a turn for the worse when he remarries to a university student, whose life he has saved. The film was awarded Best Film and Best Screenplay at the 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011) where it premiered. Release and reception Festival screenings World Premiere: 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011) Awards 18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011) Best Film: (won) Best Screenplay: Onur Ünlü (won) Jury Award for Best Ensemble Cast Performance: (won)