Clouds of May
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Clouds of May is a contemplative Turkish drama film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan that explores rural life, family relationships, and the passage of time through a quiet, observational style.
All labels observed (1)
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| Clouds of May canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Clouds of May Context triple: [Nuri Bilge Ceylan, directed, Clouds of May]
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A.
Sun of May
The Sun of May is a historic national emblem of Argentina and Uruguay, symbolizing independence and freedom with a radiant human-faced sun.
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B.
Strange Clouds
"Strange Clouds" is a studio album by American rapper B.o.B that blends hip hop with pop and electronic influences and features several high-profile collaborations.
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C.
The Dark Clouds Above
"The Dark Clouds Above" is a politically charged folk-rock song by Tom Morello from his solo project The Nightwatchman.
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D.
The Purple Cloud
The Purple Cloud is a 1901 apocalyptic science fiction novel by M. P. Shiel in which the apparent last man on Earth wanders a world devastated by a mysterious poisonous cloud.
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E.
Oh, Bright Dawn of May
"Oh, Bright Dawn of May" is the English title of the Montenegrin national anthem, a patriotic song celebrating the country's freedom and identity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Clouds of May Target entity description: Clouds of May is a contemplative Turkish drama film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan that explores rural life, family relationships, and the passage of time through a quiet, observational style.
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A.
Sun of May
The Sun of May is a historic national emblem of Argentina and Uruguay, symbolizing independence and freedom with a radiant human-faced sun.
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B.
Strange Clouds
"Strange Clouds" is a studio album by American rapper B.o.B that blends hip hop with pop and electronic influences and features several high-profile collaborations.
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C.
The Dark Clouds Above
"The Dark Clouds Above" is a politically charged folk-rock song by Tom Morello from his solo project The Nightwatchman.
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D.
The Purple Cloud
The Purple Cloud is a 1901 apocalyptic science fiction novel by M. P. Shiel in which the apparent last man on Earth wanders a world devastated by a mysterious poisonous cloud.
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E.
Oh, Bright Dawn of May
"Oh, Bright Dawn of May" is the English title of the Montenegrin national anthem, a patriotic song celebrating the country's freedom and identity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Turkish film
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film ⓘ |
| cinematographyBy | Nuri Bilge Ceylan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Turkey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| director | Nuri Bilge Ceylan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| directorNationality | Turkish ⓘ |
| editedBy | Ayhan Ergürsel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| explores |
family bonds
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personal identity ⓘ relationship between cinema and reality ⓘ tension between urban and rural life ⓘ |
| featuresTheme |
change
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everyday life in the countryside ⓘ intergenerational conflict ⓘ memory ⓘ |
| filmMovement | slow cinema NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| follows | The Small Town NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
art film
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drama ⓘ independent film ⓘ |
| hasCriticalReception | critically acclaimed ⓘ |
| hasDistribution | limited theatrical release ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
meditative
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quiet ⓘ slow-paced ⓘ |
| hasStyle |
contemplative
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observational ⓘ |
| hasTargetAudience | arthouse film viewers ⓘ |
| narrativeFocus |
family relationships
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passage of time ⓘ rural life ⓘ |
| notableFor |
long takes
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minimalist dialogue ⓘ naturalistic performances ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | Turkish ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Mayıs Sıkıntısı NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Nuri Bilge Ceylan filmography ⓘ |
| precedes | Distant ⓘ |
| productionCompany | NBC Film NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releasePeriod | late 1990s ⓘ |
| screenedAt | international film festivals ⓘ |
| setting | rural Turkey ⓘ |
| soundDesign | emphasis on ambient sounds ⓘ |
| title | Clouds of May NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesCasting | non-professional actors alongside professionals ⓘ |
| writer | Nuri Bilge Ceylan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Clouds of May Description of subject: Clouds of May is a contemplative Turkish drama film by Nuri Bilge Ceylan that explores rural life, family relationships, and the passage of time through a quiet, observational style.
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