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Talihli Amele

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A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.

Starring
İlyas Salman, Atıf Yılmaz, Atıf Yılmaz, Hümeyra, Metin Serezli, Çetin Tunca, Başar Sabuncu, Zerrin Doğan, Aliye Uzunatağan, Erkan Esenboga

Director
Atıf Yılmaz

Producer
Atıf Yılmaz

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Talihli Amele

Comedy Drama

A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.

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Released
1980
Runtime
1 hr 15 min