Isztambul (2012)

Isztambul (2012) poster

Housewife Katalin Munk has her world torn apart when her lecturer husband János arrives home to tell her that he’s leaving her for a younger student of his. Katalin falls into a state of shock and wanders about the streets of Budapest in just her dressing gown carrying a pair of scissors. After a series of misadventures, Katalin eventually ends up in Turkey, where suddenly Katalin is awakened and decides to start a new life after meeting local man Halil. Meanwhile her son Zoli tries to hunt Katalin down.

Director: Ferenc Török
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Új Budapest Filmstudió, Phanta Film
Country: Hungary, Turkey
Language: English, Magyar, Türkçe
Original Language: hu

Themes

Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage

Keywords

marriage crisis, mental breakdown, running away

More Films by Director: Ferenc Török
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isztambul about?
Housewife Katalin Munk has her world torn apart when her lecturer husband János arrives home to tell her that he’s leaving her for a younger student of his. Katalin falls into a state of shock and wanders about the streets of Budapest in just her dressing gown carrying a pair of scissors. After a series of misadventures, Katalin eventually ends up in Turkey, where suddenly Katalin is awakened and decides to start a new life after meeting local man Halil. Meanwhile her son Zoli tries to hunt Katalin down.
Who directed Isztambul?
Isztambul was directed by Ferenc Török.
Who stars in Isztambul?
Isztambul stars Johanna ter Steege, Yavuz Bingöl, Andor Lukáts, Norbert Varga, Eszter Bánfalvy, Réka Tenki.
How long is Isztambul?
Isztambul has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Isztambul?
Isztambul is a Drama film.
Where was Isztambul produced?
Isztambul was produced in Hungary, Turkey.
What are the themes of Isztambul?
The themes of Isztambul include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.