Yozgat Blues

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A turkish, german co-production

with the support of

Yes.

I was teaching.

That's why my phone was off.

My class at the municipality.

He told the caretaker

and he called an ambulance.

They took him straight to hospital.

Sis, dad was already dead

when I got there.

No, the man was already dead

when I got there.

I went to the hospital.

I gave the Cemeteries Office one copy

and filed the other.

No, no. We don't need to.

OK, do whatever you want.

OK, I'll drop by sometime

and sign it.

OK, bye.

- Some of the stuff is unworn.

- OK, Yavuz Bey.

- Keep the things that fit you.

- OK.

And give the rest away.

My condolences again.

God rest his soul.

- You press here.

- OK.

- Here goes.

- Hang on a second.

Come on over.

Squeeze together a bit

so she gets us all in.

Here goes. Smile!

OK, done.

- Teacher, a few words?

- No, please. I'm hopeless at it.

You're just being modest.

Firstly...

...I'd like to thank you all

on the mayor and municipality's behalf...

...for taking the course.

Many thanks, too, to our teacher,

or rather our friend, Yavuz.

I've known him a long time

and always been a fan.

Thanks to him for joining us

on the course.

As a municipality, we plan

to keep up our activities...

...as far as we're able,

as far as our budget allows.

This was a two-month course,

as you know.

And if circumstances are right,

if we attract the same student numbers...

...we hope to carry on with the course.

Thanks and congratulations again

to you all.

That's enough from me.

The certificates, Yavuz.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Hseyin?

- Thanks very much, Mr. Yavuz.

- Congratulations, Hseyin.

Let me give you this.

- Thank you.

- No, I thank you. Thanks a lot.

- Hello, Mr. Yavuz.

- Hello, Nee.

- Do you have a moment?

- Sure, but I'm about to leave.

- I wanted to ask you something.

- Go on then.

That job of yours in Yozgat,

is it definite?

Oh, you mean at Yaar's place.

He didn't call back.

He isn't too reliable.

I should probably call.

So no, it isn't definite.

Why, what's up?

I was going to ask

if there was a job for me, too.

- In Yozgat?

- Sure.

What kind of job?

Well, I could do back-up vocals,

or help out with other things.

I really don't know.

I mean, it's not definite.

Could I take your number?

- If it's not a problem.

- No, no. I'll give you a card.

My business card.

OK, goodbye.

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on minced beef for store cardholders.

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for just TL 14.99 instead of TL 19.90!

We hope you enjoy this exclusive offer

and enjoy shopping with us today.

- Like to try some sausage?

- No, not for me.

It's pure beef.

- Cigarette?

- I've given up.

- I guess I'm really nervous.

- There's nothing to be nervous about.

- Anyway, I'm freezing. Shall we go?

- As you like.

Thanks.

Oh no, I've smudged it.

- Hello, Yavuz! Welcome.

- Hello, Yaar.

- Good evening.

- Hello.

- Nee.

- Nice to meet you.

You too.

- How was the journey?

- Great.

- Are you hungry? Like anything to eat?

- No, we ate on the way.

- I'm so glad you've come.

- Me too, Yaar.

If you need anything, I'm here.

The stage is yours!

See you later.

Thanks a lot.

That guy will never change.

- Right.

- OK, ready?

- Yes. How do I look?

- Great.

- My shoes don't really go, huh?

- We'll fix that tomorrow.

- Make do for tonight.

- OK.

Has your lipstick smudged?

It'll look bad on stage, that's all.

Oh no! I've made it worse.

Come on then.

- OK.

- I guess I'm nervous.

There's nothing to be nervous about.

Just concentrate on the music.

And keep one eye on me.

- Ready?

- OK.

Let's go then.

I'll make a short speech.

Once I've announced you,

leave a short pause, then come out.

Good evening.

Tonight...

...we'll be presenting you

with a whole feast of music.

I'll also be introducing you

to a young new talent, my co-performer.

Here she is... Nee!

- I asked for two separate rooms though.

- But the rooms are separate.

There's just a door in-between.

Close it and you have separate rooms.

There's just a shared exit.

It's our suite.

Don't you have any other rooms then?

- Hotel Hitit?

- It's OK. It isn't a problem.

There's a customer here.

Call me back later.

OK. C'mon, I have a customer. Bye.

- Can someone help with the bags?

- Sure. Ali!

- How do you find the place?

- It's not bad.

- It isn't exactly clean though.

- No, c'mon, it's fine.

- You sleep in here then.

- Sure, OK.

OK, how much is that altogether?

Four lira 50.

Thank you.

Let me give you your receipt.

- Morning!

- Good morning.

I got some things for breakfast.

- How do you like your eggs?

- Soft-boiled.

Not quite soft-boiled actually.

You know, so the yolk's runny

and the white is just set.

I've had worse happen before,

you know.

In Istanbul.

I was doing gigs

in Kalam at the time.

Selim arrived,

God rest his soul.

The backstage door was open.

I usually kept it closed.

But for some reason

it was open that day.

Poor man had never seen me

without my wig.

- More tea?

- I still have some.

There was the Yavuz he knew,

and now this other Yavuz.

Selim died of cancer.

Long before his time.

Thanks.

Hello?

See you then, OK.

- Shall I put some cream on?

- No, thank you.

- Powder?

- No, I don't use it.

I hope that feels better.

- What do I owe you?

- Five lira.

Thanks.

Have a good day.

- Want a smoke?

- Sure.

- Usta, I'll be back in five minutes.

- OK.

- That guy was wearing a wig.

- It was, right?

- Yes.

- A nice one though.

Must have cost him.

The guy's a showman.

He looks like Sean Connery.

- Who?

- Never heard of James Bond?

- No.

- You don't know anything.

Look, he's coming.

Do you have a moment?

Hello, I'm Yavuz. I've started at Yaar Bey's.

I'm on three times a week.

The thing is, I need a hairdresser

before the gigs.

For a shave and hair?

- Yes. Any chance of you coming?

- Sure. It's in the evening, right?

- Yes. I'll sort out payment.

- It's Ok.

Let me give you my card.

Give me a call.

My number's there.

Thanks a lot.

- What did he say?

- The guy's a musician.

- Is your programme on tonight?

- Yes.

Good.

Excuse me,

when will it come out?

If not tomorrow,

the next day for sure.

- In Yeni Yozgat?

- Yeni Yozgat newspaper, yes.

By the way, one last question.

Do you have a message for Yozgat?

Maybe we could say this.

As I said, we do different music.

The one place to go

for good music in Yozgat is Delila.

I'll come and listen.

- It ends in A, by the way, not H.

- OK, I'll make a note of that.

Thank you very much.

Let's take a photo of you

in front of the clock tower there.

- The clock tower?

- The one here.

Can you move a bit closer together?

- Where do you live?

- In the Akda neighbourhood.

- Behind the high school?

- Yes.

There used to be a pool hall there.

- Did you go to school?

- I finished high school. Bookkeeping.

- Really? The girls' vocational school?

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