Right Salim (Film)

Sağ Salim is a Turkish comedy road film that begins with Salim, a simple and good-hearted villager from Anatolia, being forced to transport a stranger’s corpse back to his hometown despite his fear of death. Salim, who earns his living by hauling goods from his village to town in his truck, must navigate a series of unexpected and challenging events and encounters during this reluctant journey, confronting his own fears and discovering the warmth of human connection.

Sağ Salim (IMDb)

Production Information

The film was produced by Ersoy Güler and directed by him as well. The screenplay was written by Ersoy Güler, Alper Erze, Korhan Uğur, and Şeyda Delibaşı. The main roles are played by Burçin Bildik, Fulya Zenginer, and Alper Saldıran.

Plot

Salim, who makes his living transporting goods from his village to town in his truck, agrees to carry the corpse of a fellow lonely individual from Mersin to Sivas free of charge. The film centers on the humorous and unforeseen events that unfold during Salim’s unwilling journey, as he struggles with his deep fear of death and the dead.

Characters

• Salim: A simple Anatolian villager who transports goods between village and town and is terrified of death.
• Village Headman: The respected elder of the village who asks Salim to take on the task of transporting the corpse.
• Fulya: An important character Salim meets during his journey, who adds depth and color to the story.
• Other Villagers: Supporting characters who reflect Salim’s village life and social environment.

Themes

The film prominently explores themes of fear of death, rituals surrounding death and funerals in Anatolian culture, human relationships, sincerity, and goodwill. It also humorously addresses the hardships of small-town life and the spirit of solidarity. Throughout the journey, the film examines how an individual confronts personal fears and questions the meaning of life.

Awards and Nominations

Sadri Alışık Theatre and Cinema Awards 2013 – Nomination

Best Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy – Fulya Zenginer