G.O.R.A.

G.O.R.A.

Year: 2004

Runtime: 127 mins

Language: Turkish

Director: Ömer Faruk Sorak

ComedyAdventure

Carpet dealer and UFO photo forger Arif is abducted by aliens and must outwit the evil commander-in-chief of G.O.R.A., the planet where he is being held.

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Timeline & Setting – G.O.R.A. (2004)

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Time period

Modern day

The story unfolds in a contemporary era where space travel exists alongside everyday life on Earth. It intercuts with historical flashbacks and references, notably to 1789 and 1978, providing backstory about Earth-G.O.R.A. contact and abducted pilots. The film uses spoofed sci-fi tropes to pace its adventures across a present-day framework.

Location

G.O.R.A., Earth

The action centers on the alien planet G.O.R.A., a high-tech realm with a royal court and a prison where Arif befriends Faruk and Robot-216. The crew also returns to Earth, which serves as the human baseline for the alien encounter. Settings shift between spacefaring facilities, a guarded prison, and a castle, blending futuristic visuals with royal intrigue.

🚀 Sci-Fi 🗺️ Alien World 🏰 Palace & Prison

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Main Characters – G.O.R.A. (2004)

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Arif — Cem Yılmaz

A carpet seller who becomes an unlikely hero after being abducted to G.O.R.A. He uses humor and street-smarts to survive prison life, form alliances, and challenge alien authority. His resilience and optimism drive the group’s plan to escape and rescue Ceku.

🧭 Protagonist 🧩 Clever 🗺️ Earthling in space

Komutan Logar Trihis — Cem Yılmaz

The security chief of G.O.R.A. and main antagonist, Logar is power-hungry and cunning, orchestrating schemes to marry Princess Ceku and seize the throne. He relies on fear and manipulation to advance his agenda, until Arif’s resistance undermines his plans.

👑 Villain 🧠 Schemer

Princess Ceku — Özge Özberk

A princess demoted to prison by Logar, she discovers her true paternity and joins Arif in the quest to reclaim her throne. Her courage grows as she confronts political pressures and personal loyalties, choosing a future with Arif.

👸 Princess ❤️ Love interest

Garavel — Özkan Uğur

An old acquaintance of Ceku's father and a Turkish Air Force pilot, Garavel assists Arif in accessing hidden powers and navigating crucial battles. His experience bridges Earth and G.O.R.A.’s mysteries, guiding the heroes.

🛸 Ally 🧭 Mentor

Faruk — Rasim Öztekin

The prison chef and Arif's ally, Faruk provides comic relief and practical support from within the prison system. His survival instincts and humor sustain the group as they plot an escape and a rescue mission.

👨‍🍳 Friend 😂 Humor

Robot-216 — Ozan Güven

A loyal robotic companion to Arif, Robot-216 offers technical know-how and steady support in tense moments. The robot’s wit and bravery contribute to overthrowing Logar’s schemes.

🤖 Ally 🧠 Tech support

King Tocha — Amir Tocha (Cezmi Baskin)

The ruler whose throne Logar aims to seize; Tocha is drawn into the conflict as his kingdom’s future hangs in the balance. His decisions and alliances shape the castle-based showdown.

👑 Royal 🗡️ Political figure

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Major Themes – G.O.R.A. (2004)

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🛡️ Heroism

Arif evolves from a street-smart carpet seller into a courageous protagonist who risks everything to rescue Ceku. The film uses humor and action to show resilience, improvisation, and bravery in the face of a superior foe. It suggests that ordinary individuals can become heroes through wit, loyalty, and decisive action.

🧭 Identity

The story explores belonging as an Earthling navigating an alien world, intensified by revelations about lineage and true parentage. Arif’s alliance with Ceku and Garavel drives questions of where one truly belongs. The narrative uses sci-fi misdirection to examine how identity is shaped across worlds.

👑 Power and Corruption

Logar’s bid for the throne exposes how power corrupts and manipulates others for personal gain. The royal setting becomes a playground for scheming and political maneuvering, contrasted with the protagonists’ honest courage. The plot critiques authoritarian ambition through humor and a dramatic reveal.

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