Passed by Censor (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, Passed by Censor is a drama film directed by Serhat Karaaslan, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. In the heart of Istanbul's prison, Zakir controls the letters prisoners receive. His average day is spent between the censorship office, his colleagues and his evening writing class. For a writing assignment, he steals a photo from one of the letters, in which appears Selma, an inmate's wife. More than an inspiration, she becomes an obsession for Zakir. He observes her, makes up stories, and imagines the worst to the extent that he puts himself at great risk.
Who’s in it. Passed by Censor stars Berkay Ateş as Zakir, Saadet Işıl Aksoy as Selma, Füsun Demirel as Anne and İpek Türktan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Passed by Censor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passed by Censor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passed by Censor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passed by Censor (2019)?
- In IN, Passed by Censor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Passed by Censor worth watching?
- Passed by Censor holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passed by Censor?
- Passed by Censor stars Berkay Ateş, Saadet Işıl Aksoy, Füsun Demirel, İpek Türktan and Füsun Demirel.
- When was Passed by Censor released?
- Passed by Censor was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.