'Mustang' trivia and fun facts

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

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

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

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

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

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