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Press

What critics have said and where the film has been covered. The press folder has the press kit, posters, stills, the trailer and the laurels. For a screener or an interview, write to press@gazellefilm.com.

“A daring and atmospheric portrait of a man in crisis with a stellar lead performance.”
Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker
“A vivid and empathetic piece of storytelling.”
Leonard Maltin
“An extraordinary directorial debut … this moving film throbs with empathy and intimacy.”
Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict
“A powerful, moving treatment of an important and timely subject.”
Stephen Farber, past president, LA Film Critics Association
“It’s the kind of artful, beautifully nuanced film that lingers long after you leave the theater.”
Felicia Feaster, journalist and film critic
“It’s a beautifully rendered ending at the end of a beautifully rendered film.”
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, at the Brooklyn Q&A
“Where did you find this actor? But it was you. So it’s a really strong performance.”
Mick LaSalle, at the Palo Alto Q&A

Reviews and interviews

Exclaim!‘Gazelle’ Reflects the Isolation of the Migrant ExperienceReadFilm Threat“…brutal and beautiful…”ReadPancouverNadir Sarıbacak’s compelling performance carries Gazelle from start to finishReadThe Black C.A.P.E.“Gazelle” is an Inside Look at the Hardships of Immigrating to the U.S. TodayReadMovieMakerIn Gazelle, a Turkish Immigrant Desperately Tries to Bring His Family to the United StatesReadThe Georgia StraightQ&A: VIFF Vanguard Audience Award winner Nadir Sarıbacak on why the festival will always have a place in his heartReadPeliplatVIFF ’25: The Bound Gazelle, an interviewReadChicago Sun-TimesChicago Film Festival 2025: 10 movies to see at the city’s premier cinema showcaseReadRangeVanguard 2025 Brings Global Cinema’s Boldest Voices to VIFFRead

The film on paper

Year2025
Runtime100 minutes
CountryUSA
LanguageEnglish and Turkish, English subtitles
FormatDCP, 5.1
Ratio2.39:1
ProductionRoaring Cat Films