Lüks Otel (2011)
Luxury Hotel brings together four stories of hopelessness in the same hotel. Mehdi, who left behind a terrorist organization to pursue a new life; an Afghan family fleeing the Taliban; a young gay couple hoping to live their lives as they wish in the Istanbul of their dreams; and a young girl trapped in drug addiction. What begins as a stop filled with hope for them, this "Luxury Hotel," eventually becomes a limbo where they are trapped. No matter how much they flee, they may never truly escape their otherness. Yet they remain silent; we rarely hear them speak or react. There is a weariness over them, but it is clear they are screaming for help. Still, to hear their voices, perhaps we first need foresight.
Director: Kenan Korkmaz
Genre: Drama
Release Date: April 16, 2011
Cast
- Ali Düşenkalkar - Cumali
- Necip Memili - Mehdi
- Savaş Özdemir - Habip
- Ceren Altundaşar - Pelin
- Devrim Yakut - Frida
- Melih Düzenli - Hamit
- Müslüm Köse - Murat
- Turgut Bağır
- Mustafa Dağlı
- Salih Kayar
Screenplay
- Kenan Korkmaz (Screenplay)
Music: Nuri Harun Ateş
Cinematography: Kenan Korkmaz
Production: Mor Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lüks Otel about?
- Luxury Hotel brings together four stories of hopelessness in the same hotel. Mehdi, who left behind a terrorist organization to pursue a new life; an Afghan family fleeing the Taliban; a young gay couple hoping to live their lives as they wish in the Istanbul of their dreams; and a young girl trapped in drug addiction. What begins as a stop filled with hope for them, this "Luxury Hotel," eventually becomes a limbo where they are trapped. No matter how much they flee, they may never truly escape their otherness. Yet they remain silent; we rarely hear them speak or react. There is a weariness over them, but it is clear they are screaming for help. Still, to hear their voices, perhaps we first need foresight.
- Who directed Lüks Otel?
- Lüks Otel was directed by Kenan Korkmaz.
- Who stars in Lüks Otel?
- Lüks Otel stars Ali Düşenkalkar, Necip Memili, Savaş Özdemir, Ceren Altundaşar, Devrim Yakut, Melih Düzenli.
- What genre is Lüks Otel?
- Lüks Otel is a Drama film.
- Where was Lüks Otel produced?
- Lüks Otel was produced in Turkey.