Paranoya 2024
Cengiz Özkarabekir's *Paranoya (2024)* weaves a poignant tale of trauma and unresolved grief as journalist Muntazam grapples with the weight of the past.
Director: Cengiz Özkarabekir
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paranoya (2024) about?
The film follows Muntazam, a journalist imprisoned for a controversial poem, who misses his father's funeral and spirals into deep paranoia. As he confronts his past and present, the story examines grief, censorship, and the lingering scars of injustice. The narrative unfolds with a mix of dark humor and emotional depth.
Who directed Paranoya?
Cengiz Özkarabekir directed *Paranoya (2024)*, bringing a sharp eye for blending comedy with dramatic tension, rooted in his experience with social and political storytelling.
Who stars in Paranoya?
The film features Onur Buldu as Muntazam, joined by Ege Kökenli, Bülent Şakrak, Cihat Tamer, and Ebru Şam in pivotal roles that shape the film's layered dynamics.
Is Paranoya (2024) worth watching?
Though unrated on IMDb, *Paranoya* offers a compelling mix of drama and comedy with strong performances and timely themes. Fans of character-driven films with social undertones will likely find it engaging, even if its pacing may not suit all viewers.
How long is Paranoya?
*Paranoya (2024)* runs for 118 minutes, a runtime that allows room for character development while maintaining a tight narrative focus.
About Paranoya (2024) — A Journalist's Fight for Sanity in a Society That Forgot Him
Cengiz Özkarabekir's *Paranoya (2024)* weaves a poignant tale of trauma and unresolved grief as journalist Muntazam grapples with the weight of the past. After serving time for a decades-old poem that landed him in prison, he is denied the chance to say goodbye to his late father, a loss that festers into paranoia and haunting introspection.
Set against the gritty backdrop of a society still processing its own contradictions, the film balances sharp social satire with raw emotional beats, blending comedy and drama to explore how personal demons can shape identity. With a stellar ensemble cast led by Onur Buldu and Ege Kökenli, *Paranoya* captures the fragility of the human psyche in a world that often feels as unpredictable as the protagonist's unraveling mind.