Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual
Mar 12, 2026 · 18m
Director
Buğra Mert AlkayalarOverview
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
Cast of Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual
Crew of Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual
Buğra Mert AlkayalarDirector, Producer
Yağız OralOriginal Music Composer- Emre ArslanDirector of Photography
- Kağan TuncaEditor
- İlker SavaşkurtCo-Producer
- Gaye AlkayalarCo-Producer
- Özlem Kurt BabacanCo-Producer
- Hakan KaranAssistant Director
- Kutay KümbetliAssistant Camera
- Berkay KurtAssistant Camera
- Can ÜlgenciSound Mixer
- Guillaume BonjourSound Designer
- Kaan TüfekçiyaşarColorist
- Tuna ÜnerColor Assistant
About Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual
What is Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual about?
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across…
When was Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual released?
Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was released on March 12, 2026.
How long is Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual runs 18 minutes.
Who directed Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual was directed by Buğra Mert Alkayalar.
Who is in the cast of Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual?
The cast of Bocuk: An Ancient Ritual includes Ayşe Akbaş (Self), Atiye Gözlüklü (Self), Mehmet Berk Yaltırık (Self), Mezide Demirel (Self) and Nurten Tınmaz (Self).