Mixed Kebab

I lost track of teh story, it goes back and forth throughout 3 or 4 veins. It is pretty well filmed and looks like agood story and very well acted but I couldn't follow it. I got through about 1/2 way and lost interest.

Title is correct. Secrets and lies. Two old school religious familes, an arranged wedding, sons with secrets,add a little Muslim, Turkish, and Gay lifestyles to the mix. Good drama.Good storylines.

Well acted & produced .A film about a semi-closeted Turkish man living in Belgium with his Muslim family.He falls for Kevin,the good looking son of Marina,a local café owner.Bram is "family engaged " to be married to a Turkish woman & to appease the family,he goes through the motions.Then things get really complicated with blackmails,betrayals & drama...worth watching .No spoilers here.I read some not happy with the ending.I'll just say the smile says a lot.

Very well acted. Interesting plot & twists. Ppl have posted that they didn't understand the ending. This is once again an ending that you must fill in the blanks. I tire of these "open ended films", but enough was given in the film that we can finish it. It's interesting how they portray wolves in sheep's clothing, by having the guy standing outside the police station waiting for an angry at the world kid to brainwash.

A very well performed and wonderful story of two people from two completely different worlds. Not only is it a great love story but the characters give a tremendous insight into how cultures collide and overpower. Like so many others - you have to guess what happens when tomorrow comes. It would be nice to have a part two to show how these two cultures and lovers can co-exist. Definitely worth the investment. It is now added to my lifetime collection.

Well told story of the intersection between Belgian and immigrant Turkish cultures. The westernized, strong Turkish tried to confirm to his family's norms and succeeded in balancing a double life for awhile, but ultimately decided to stay true to himself.

I have enjoyed repeated viewings of this film, which is maybe a little heavy on plot elements and a little light on character development. Here the gay son is headed for an arranged marriage similar to some other gay themed movies, but there are enough differences to keep things interesting. I felt fewer "issues" and more character interaction whould have made the film even better.

A feel good movie in which a young Turkish immigrant in Germany returns to his native country to claim hiis prospective bride and in the long run faces the truth about his true nature, even though that truth is not compatible with his non-European family culture. Beautifully written and acted by cast of throughly charming and talented performers.

I have to admit I did enjoy this movie. Some of the characters were a bit annoying but all in all it was a good movie.

I first saw this film at the Montreal Gay film festival. Was anticipating its arrival on DVD. Loved seeing it again.

Mixed Kebab is so much more than a 'gay' movie. Rather it seeks to address many important contradictions within the Turkish family of its main character. That family finds itself working, living and experiencing life within a liberal democracy, yet its members are torn between tradition and the expectations of a close knit community which finds identity in that tradition and culture. Marriage is expected, and even if such is arranged (despite the advances of a modern age), the community founds its identity in concepts of traditional family, and the need to preserve ones lineage. Ironically it is this very adherence to tradition, which sets the community apart from their fellow Belgians (although not absolutely). Many find the traditional practices difficult to understand, and see their presence as contrary to the needs of the country as a whole. Accordingly, the film is infused with social commentary on bigotry, discrimination against women (within the Turkish community), race, religious fundamentalism, and indeed homosexuality.To make matters even more contentious for that Turkish family, one of their sons identifies as Gay and finds love in the arms of Kevin, a local boy who seems devoid of any religious or cultural identity. Indeed he exudes innocence and all encompassing acceptance of everything that his Turkish lover finds great difficulty in accepting. Yet there is something that pulls the two men together, making then determined to be honest with each other and themselves. Hard decisions are made, some with devastating consequences. His family is torn apart, and despite their rejection of their gay son, their own community shuns them. Thus revealing the inherent cruelty in that tradition.The film could have been a great deal better, and one can not help but think that several aspects of the film's commentary was purposively underplayed. Perhaps as this was a Muslim boy, torn between his own faith and that of his communities, one can understand why the Director took a reserved approach to such a subject. Islamic fundamentalism and homosexuality within a single story line, could have the net effect of alienating an audience which it ultimately seeks to target. That aside, the story deserves honesty, even if that honesty has the effect of catapulting this story into the minds-eye of that community, and forcing it to comment on the issues addressed. Unfortunately, the film was less than honest in that regard, although at times there were moments of such. Almost as if the writer had rebelled, and attempted where allowed to address those issues many would rather avoid.All in all an important film, with two honest leading men capable of telling a story, despite the inherent weaknesses within the films approach to that story.

I am surprised that this film has not received many more 4-star ratings, since it is not only a well made film with good acting and photography, but it addresses important issues for western society as well as the ethnic minorities so many of whom have made their lives in countries such as Germany. It seems that some people wanted a more hard-hitting film, but the film gets its message across well, forcing those watching to think about their attitudes without directly alienating them. I imagine that in Britain the subject matter would be the Pakistani community, rather than Turks, but will anyone here have the courage to make such a film?

This is an excellent and brave film , showing the struggle to live as a muslim in Belgium and to be true to yourself and yet loyal to your family. Bram is a closeted gay man who sometimes sells drugs . His brother is a local thug who becomes radicalised . Who is the good son ?. Bram goes to turkey with his lover , when he is supposed to be meeting his fiancé . She just dreams of escaping to a life of freedom . There is nothing preachy or sentimental , just the struggle between the traditional and the modern worlds . Plus its an eye candy love story too .