Killing the Shadows
2006, Turkish. Directed by Ezel Akay.
Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 17 February 2006
- Original title
- Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü?
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Ezel Akay, Levent Kazak
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $3M
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What Killing the Shadows is based on
Killing the Shadows is based on Karagöz and Hacivat, a theatrical genre.
Theatrical genre
Karagöz and Hacivat
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Killing the Shadows: quick answers
Is Killing the Shadows worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Killing the Shadows?
Killing the Shadows runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Killing the Shadows have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Killing the Shadows. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Killing the Shadows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Killing the Shadows yet.
Which OTT platform is Killing the Shadows on?
Killing the Shadows isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 February 2006. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Killing the Shadows?
If you liked Killing the Shadows, try The Duke, My Grandfather's People, Game Change.
Who directed Killing the Shadows?
Killing the Shadows (2006) was directed by Ezel Akay and stars Haluk Bilginer, Beyaz, Şebnem Dönmez.
What is Killing the Shadows based on?
Killing the Shadows is based on Karagöz and Hacivat, a theatrical genre.