Istanbul Calling (2026)
Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
Director: Alexandre Büyükodabas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: April 15, 2026
Screenplay
- Alexandre Büyükodabas (Screenplay)
- Manon Pietrzak (Screenplay)
Production: Luzéronde films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Istanbul Calling about?
- Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
- Who directed Istanbul Calling?
- Istanbul Calling was directed by Alexandre Büyükodabas.
- How long is Istanbul Calling?
- Istanbul Calling has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is Istanbul Calling?
- Istanbul Calling is a Drama film.
- Where was Istanbul Calling produced?
- Istanbul Calling was produced in France.