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Director: Bora Dağtekin
Cast: Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich, Adnan Maral
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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Turkish for Beginners (2012) is a critically acclaimed comedy film directed by Bora Dağtekin. The film follows a traumatized couple who must work together to survive after an emergency landing on a deserted island, while their parents also try to find them. The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences, with an IMDb rating of 6.3/10.
Why you might like this:
Turkish for Beginners, directed by Bora Dağtekin in 2012, blends comedy and romance with an unconventional twist, as two very different people must work together to survive on a deserted island. Fans of Josefine Preuß and Elyas M'Barek's charismatic performances will enjoy the film's charming exploration of cultural differences and personal growth.
Türkisch für Anfänger is a German television comedy-drama series, which premiered on 14 March 2006 on Das Erste. It was created by Bora Dağtekin and produced by Hoffmann & Voges Ent.
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