DVD Review - Climates

Climates, written, directed and starring Nuri Bilge Ceylan (who is Turkish), is the story of a breakup between a man and a woman and its aftermath.

Ceylan plays Isa, a weathered college. His partner is Bahar (played by Ceylan's real life wife Ebru Ceylan) a younger television producer. While on vacation Bahar decides that it is time for them to part. Isa reluctantly agrees even though it is obvious that he is not the kind of partner Bahar needs. Most of the rest of the film follows Isa around as he tries to move on with his life.
The big question that is posed is - is it better to be alone and sometimes lonely or be with someone and fight a lot. The question is not answered.

The film is stunning to look at and the two lead actors are very good. Ceylan likes to make things atmospheric as he did in his previous film Distant. The other big question - do Isa and Bahar get together - is answered in the film but you will have to see it to find out what happens.
I liked this film but recommend it only to those who love real "art house cinema."