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Article 438 (1991)

1h 24m 1991

Based on the notorious "N.T. Incident," the film explores the fallout from Article 438 of Turkey's former Criminal Code, which mandated lighter sentences for those convicted of raping sex workers. The story follows the case's impact on its characters as they confront a legal system that openly devalues certain lives, exposing deep injustices and sparking a fierce struggle for equality and dignity.