

Once a Year
1965, Turkish. Directed by Ertem Eğilmez.
A young hapless couple's devotion for each other is tested through harsh times of war as they are forced to negate patriotism and dependability to their families and nations, for a length of a lifetime before during and after the war. This movie is not a colorfull. About 5 years later, this movie was shot again wtih same actors and actresses (except for Selda Alkor).
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
- Rated
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- Released
- 4 February 1965
- Original title
- Senede Bir Gün
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Sadık Şendil
- Budget
- $55K
- Box office
- $105K
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What Once a Year is based on
Once a Year is adapted from a novel.
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Once a Year runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Which OTT platform is Once a Year on?
Once a Year isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 February 1965. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once a Year?
If you liked Once a Year, try My Fault: London, Ashes in the Snow, The History of Love.
Who directed Once a Year?
Once a Year (1965) was directed by Ertem Eğilmez and stars Kartal Tibet, Selda Alkor, Reha Yurdakul.
What is Once a Year based on?
Once a Year is adapted from a novel.