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2012

Turkish for Beginners

Directed by Bora Dağtekin

During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk must fight for survival. After initially Cem macho repulsive acts on Lena, a jellyfish in the water and sand in a bikini, she recognizes the time the romantic core behind his cool facade. Meanwhile, meet also their parents, who obdurate psychologist Doris and Metin Öztürk to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.

Duration

1h 45m

Released

March 14, 2012

Revenue

$23

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Cast17

  • Josefine Preuß
  • Elyas M'Barek
  • Anna Stieblich
  • Adnan Maral
  • Pegah Ferydoni
  • Arnel Taci
  • Katja Riemann
  • Günther Kaufmann
  • Frederick Lau

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