'Mustang' trivia and fun facts

'Mustang' marks the film debut of Deniz Gamze Ergüven, filmmaker that had made three shorts so far.

Turkey criticized the image that was given to the country in the film.

First French film to be selected for an Oscar in being filmed in Turkish language.

The filmmaker was inspired by her own childhood to create her film.

It is the first time in acting for five main role actresses.

It's the first time in French film is nominated to an Academy Award since 2009.