Melek Leaves (1985)
In 1970, Melek Tez came to Berlin as a young worker from Turkey. A confident woman, she first countered racist resentments and remarks with irony and wit. Jokingly, she even referred to herself as a "Kümmeltürkin", a derogatory German term for Turkish migrants. Yet after fourteen humiliating years, her fighting spirit has given way to resignation: Melek Tez is returning to Turkey. Blending documentary, interviews and re-enacted scenes, director Jeanine Meerapfel chronicles Melek Tez' life experience.
Director: Jeanine Meerapfel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: February 1, 1985
Cast
- Melek Tez - Self
- Gülcin Tez - Self
- Jeanine Meerapfel - Self (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Jakob Lichtmann
Cinematography: Johann Feindt
Editing: Klaus Volkenborn
Production: Journal-Film Klaus Volkenborn KG
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: de
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Melek Leaves about?
- In 1970, Melek Tez came to Berlin as a young worker from Turkey. A confident woman, she first countered racist resentments and remarks with irony and wit. Jokingly, she even referred to herself as a "Kümmeltürkin", a derogatory German term for Turkish migrants. Yet after fourteen humiliating years, her fighting spirit has given way to resignation: Melek Tez is returning to Turkey. Blending documentary, interviews and re-enacted scenes, director Jeanine Meerapfel chronicles Melek Tez' life experience.
- Who directed Melek Leaves?
- Melek Leaves was directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
- Who stars in Melek Leaves?
- Melek Leaves stars Melek Tez, Gülcin Tez, Jeanine Meerapfel.
- How long is Melek Leaves?
- Melek Leaves has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Melek Leaves?
- Melek Leaves is a Documentary film.
- Where was Melek Leaves produced?
- Melek Leaves was produced in Germany.