Turkish for Beginners(2012)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Bora Dağtekin
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Cast
Josefine Preuß
Lena Schneider
Elyas M'Barek
Cem Öztürk
Anna Stieblich
Doris Schneider
Adnan Maral
Metin Öztürk
Pegah Ferydoni
Yagmur Öztürk
Arnel Taci
Costa Papavassilou
Katja Riemann
Uschi
Günther Kaufmann
Tongo
Frederick Lau
Frieder
Sonja Gerhardt
Cleo
Katharina Kaali
Diana Schneider
Nick Romeo Reimann
Nils Schneider
Eugen Bauder
Lili Buhren
Annette Strasser
Marc Ben Puch
Laura Osswald
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When did Turkish for Beginners come out?+
Turkish for Beginners was released in 2012.
How long is Turkish for Beginners?+
Turkish for Beginners runs for 105 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Turkish for Beginners?+
Turkish for Beginners was directed by Bora Dağtekin.
Who stars in Turkish for Beginners?+
Turkish for Beginners stars Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich, Adnan Maral and Pegah Ferydoni.
Is Turkish for Beginners worth watching?+
Turkish for Beginners holds a 6.1/10 rating from 392 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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