Talihli Amele (1980)

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.

Released

1980-01-15

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Runtime

75 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Atıf Yılmaz

TMDB rating

6.2/10 from 12 votes