Persecution
1972, Turkish. Directed by Atıf Yılmaz.
Ayla is a conservatory student. Through a coincidence, she meets Tarık, a famous composer. They fall in love and soon become engaged. On a trip abroad, Tarık experiences one of Ayla's biggest traumas. This disaster will affect the fate of the duo in a bad way.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
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- Released
- 1 January 1972
- Original title
- Zulüm
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Muzaffer Arslan, Bülent Oran
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What Persecution is based on
Persecution is based on Arzoo, a 1965 film.
Film · 1965
Arzoo
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Persecution runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is Persecution on?
Persecution isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Persecution?
If you liked Persecution, try Ruth & Boaz, I Still Believe, Center Stage: Turn It Up.
Who directed Persecution?
Persecution (1972) was directed by Atıf Yılmaz and stars Türkan Şoray, Kartal Tibet, Murat Soydan.
What is Persecution based on?
Persecution is based on Arzoo, a 1965 film.