Turkish for Beginners

Turkish for Beginners

2012 · 105 min · DE · 6.2 (317 votes)
Dir. Bora Dağtekin · Starring Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich, Adnan Maral, Pegah Ferydoni, Arnel Taci · Music Heiko Maile
Comedy

During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider (Josefine Preuss) together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk (Elyas M'Barek) 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 (Anna Stieblich) and Metin Öztürk (Adnan Maral) to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.

VIBE

A culture clash comedy that's equal parts survival adventure and budding romance. Expect witty banter, fish-out-of-water scenarios, and a surprisingly sweet connection amidst the chaos of a deserted island.

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