Turkey-set film aims to be fable about capitalism (Reuters)

By Ray Bennett 31 minutes ago LOCARNO, Switzerland (Hollywood Reporter) - An uneven saga about capitalism's capacity to corrupt the innocent, Ben Hopkins' "The Market -- A Tale of Trade" tries to blend whimsy with harsh reality but doesn't quite pull it off. Set in Turkey near the Azerbaijan border in the mid 1990s, the film tells of a man named Mihram (Tayanc Ayaydin, who was named best actor at the Locarno International Film Festival) who spots opportunity in a fast-changing economy but lacks the guile and ruthlessness to take advantage. Framed as a fable related by singer Rojin, the story aims for comedy in depicting Mihram's inept attempts at sharp trading before turning earnest as he takes on the job of acquiring vital medicine for local children. Only mildly diverting, the film might enjoy some success in its home... [read full story]