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Time to Love 1965

★ 7.697 votes89 min📅 1965-10-09
DramaRomance

"Just like a fairy tale."

Dive into the melancholic romance *Time to Love (1965)*, a visually poetic drama directed by Metin Erksan that unfolds on the misty Princes' Islands near Istanbul.

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Director: Metin Erksan

Cast

Müşfik Kenter
Müşfik Kenter
Halil
Sema Özcan
Sema Özcan
Meral
Süleyman Tekcan
Süleyman Tekcan
Basar
Fadıl Garan
Fadıl Garan
Mustafa
Adnan Uygur
Adnan Uygur
Meral's Father
Deniz Çakır
Deniz Çakır
Meral's Friend
Kemal Ergüvenç
Kemal Ergüvenç
(The Voice of Adnan Uygur)
Oya Bulaner
Meral's Friend
Hayri Esen
Hayri Esen
(The Voice of Müşfik Kenter)
Ayban Erkmen
The Servant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Time to Love (1965) about?

The film follows Halil, a struggling painter who takes a job on Istanbul's Princes' Islands and becomes obsessed with a woman's portrait he finds in a villa. As rainy days blur together, his longing for an unattainable ideal spirals into a poignant meditation on love and loss.

Who directed Time to Love?

Time to Love was directed by Metin Erksan, a celebrated figure in Turkish cinema known for his atmospheric and emotionally nuanced storytelling.

Who stars in Time to Love?

The film features Müşfik Kenter as the painter Halil, Sema Özcan as the woman in the portrait, and a supporting cast including Süleyman Tekcan and Fadıl Garan.

Is Time to Love (1965) worth watching?

For fans of slow-burn romantic dramas, *Time to Love* offers a poetic and melancholic experience with strong performances and a dreamlike atmosphere. While it may lack the pacing of modern films, its themes of obsession and longing resonate deeply.

How long is Time to Love?

Time to Love runs for 89 minutes.

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About Time to Love (1965) — A Melancholic Romantic Drama on Istanbul's Princes' Islands

Dive into the melancholic romance *Time to Love (1965)*, a visually poetic drama directed by Metin Erksan that unfolds on the misty Princes' Islands near Istanbul. Poor yet dignified painter Halil takes a job restoring a villa, only to become captivated by a portrait of an enigmatic woman—her ethereal beauty igniting a quiet obsession. As rain-soaked days blur together, Halil's longing for an unattainable ideal blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Erksan crafts a tender, atmospheric tale about unfulfilled desire and the fragile power of illusion over the heart.

Sema Özcan's delicate presence radiates through the film as the muse behind the portrait, while Müşfik Kenter's portrayal of Halil embodies quiet desperation and artistic passion. Blending romance with drama, *Time to Love* is a melancholic love letter to the illusions that sustain us—and the heartaches they leave behind.