Istanbul Calling (2026)

Istanbul Calling (2026) poster

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
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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.