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Film Explores Fear's Role in Genocide in Turkey

2/21/2026

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Story summary
  • Emin Alper, the director of Salvation, shows how manipulated fear can lead to genocide in a remote Turkish village.
  • The Hazeran clan resists the Bezari tribe’s return to reclaim land.
  • Mesut, Ferit’s brother, rises as leader after disturbing visions, and the film links his ascent to populist leaders who exploit fear, culminating in a chilling conclusion.