# The Lamb (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lamb-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 78% |
| Audience Score | 74% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Director | Kutluğ Ataman |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 87 min |
| Festival premiere | Antalya 2014 (Golden Orange for Best Film) |

## Quick answer

The Lamb (2014) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Kutluğ Ataman’s Anatolian family comedy-drama took the 51st Golden Orange for Best Film — the headline Turkish winner of Metascore 68/100. Directed by Kutluğ Ataman.

## Critics consensus

Kutluğ Ataman’s Anatolian family comedy-drama took the 51st Golden Orange for Best Film — the headline Turkish winner of 2014’s Antalya edition.

## Synopsis

In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision celebration. The family wants to be able to serve lamb meat to the guests at the celebration. Mert’s older sister scares him that if they cannot afford a lamb the father will slaughter him instead.

## Cast

Nesrin Cavadzade, Cahit Gök, Nursel Köse, Mert Taştan, Sila Lara Cantürk, Taner Birsel, Güven Kıraç, Şerif Sezer, Erdal Yıldız, Emel Göksu

## Accolades

Premiered at Antalya 2014, where it won the Golden Orange for Best Film.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Lamb worth watching?**
The Lamb holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Kutluğ Ataman’s Anatolian family comedy-drama took the 51st Golden Orange for Best Film — the headline Turkish winner of 2014’s Antalya edition.

**What is The Lamb about?**
In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision celebration. The family wants to be able to serve lamb meat to the guests at the celebration. Mert’s older sister scares him that if they cannot afford a lamb the father will slaughter him instead.

**Who directed The Lamb?**
The Lamb (2014) was directed by Kutluğ Ataman.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lamb?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 78%, audience 74%, Metascore 68/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 6.6/10.

**Where can I watch The Lamb?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Lamb page for current options.

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