10 to 11
10 to 11 is a 2009 Turkish drama film directed by Pelin Esmer.
The film, loosely based on the story of Esmer's uncle, Mithat Esmer, who also plays the leading role, follows an elderly collector in İstanbul who lives in a rundown apartment building that is under threat of demolition.
Release
General release
The film opened in 30 screens across Turkey on at number eleven in the Turkish box office chart with an opening weekend gross of $21,895.Festival screenings
- 28th Istanbul International Film Festival
- 17th Altın Koza International Film Festival
- 3rd International [Middle East Film Festival]
- 20th Tromso International Film Festival
- 39th International [Film Festival Rotterdam]
- Travelling Rennes Film Festival
- 15th Nuremberg Turkish-German Film Festival
- 21st Ankara International Film Festival
- Cinema Novo Film Festival
- Crossing Europe Film Festival
- IndieLisboa Film Festival
Reception
Box office
The film debuted number eleven in the Turkish box office chart and has made a total gross of $69,913.Awards
- 28th Istanbul International Film Festival
- * Special Jury Prize - National Competition
- 17th Altın Koza International Film Festival
- * Golden Boll Award for Best Film: Pelin Esmer
- * Golden Boll Award for Best Screenplay: Pelin Esmer
- 3rd International Middle East Film Festival
- * Black Pearl Award for Best New Middle Eastern Narrative Director Award: Pelin Esmer
- 20th Tromso International Film Festival
- * FIPRESCI Award
- 15th Nuremberg Turkish-German Film Festival
- * Best Film Award
- * Cinema Critics Award
- 21st Ankara International Film Festival
- * Best Director Award: Pelin Esmer
- * Best Screenplay Award: Pelin Esmer