Elephants and Grass () is a 2001 Turkish drama film, written and directed by Derviş Zaim, about six different stories that merge into a common theme. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , won awards at film festivals in Antalya and Istanbul, including the Golden Orange Behlül Dal Jury Special Award. Cast Ali Sürmeli as Camoka Sanem Çelik as Marathon runner Havva Adem Bülent Kayabaş as Minister Aziz Bebek Haluk Bilginer as Sabit Üzücü Uğur Polat as Şeref Semir Aslanyürek as Russian Mob Ezel Akay as CIA Agent External links 2001 drama films 2001 films Films set in Turkey Films shot in Turkey Films directed by Derviş Zaim Golden Orange Behlül Dal Jury Special Award winners Turkish drama films