Talihli Amele

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.

Genre:

Comedy, Drama

Duration:

75 min

Cast:

İlyas Salman, Hümeyra, Metin Serezli

Quality:

HD

Director:

Atıf Yılmaz

Release:

1980

Country:

Türkiye

Rating:

6.2