The Cut

Strand Releasing | Release Date: September 18, 2015

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Ratings

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DevilmathSep 27, 2015

The Cut is directed by Fatih Akin, best known for Soul Kitchen and a segment of New York, I Love You. The German writer, actor and director, born from a Turkish family, sets up a dramatic plot that begins in Mardin, a town in the late OttomanThe Cut is directed by Fatih Akin, best known for Soul Kitchen and a segment of New York, I Love You. The German writer, actor and director, born from a Turkish family, sets up a dramatic plot that begins in Mardin, a town in the late Ottoman Empire. Nazaret Manoogian is a Christian family man and a blacksmith, who will soon face one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century: the Armenian Genocide. As he is abducted from his family to be used as expendable workforce in the Ottoman forced-labour camps, Nazaret’s struggle for survival becomes a fight against destiny, longing for revenge. Set in Turkey, Lebanon and the USA, The Cut follows the epic journey of Nazaret in his quest to get his family back.

Written by director Akin and Scorsese favourite Mardik Martin, returning to screenwriting after more than 30 years, The Cut displays a commendable spirit of reconciliation: it’s the first time in film history that a Turkish (Akin) and an Armenian (Martin) screenwriter collaborate on a feature about the Armenian genocide. The film works very well when sticking to historical facts, still considered taboo by many, including the current Turkish government. Although its concrete consequences are never fully addressed, the genocide is graphic and appalling; a strong, visually successful cinematic statement, dominating the first forty-five minutes. Unfortunately, the film staggers for the remaining two thirds, which roughly equate to well over one hour. The editing hardly manages to guarantee an engaging enough pace, and the film drags on, creating repetitive action and stretching the character’s arch. Despite too many wrong ideas that eventually don’t pay off, The Cut is still a meaningful film, well worth considering if you like the genre, and an important entry in the London Film Festival’s Journey category.… Expand

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