The Yellow Mercedes (1993)
The film is based on 'Fikrimin Ince Gulu', a novel by Adalet Agaoglu, which depicts a first generation gurbetci/guest-worker returning home. It covers his land journey in short bursts from Germany to the Turkey's west border - and extensively from thereon to his village close to Ankara - capital of Turkey. He begins his journey purchasing a second hand yellow Mercedes - possibly his first car - using his meager savings working as a laborer. Offering deep insight into the mind of a manual laborer Bayram (Ilyas Salman) making his first trip back home, resorting to flashbacks in highlighting Bayram's motivation and experiences from his childhood right up to the events leading to his first departure from Turkey to Germany.
Director: Tunç Okan
Genre: Comedy, Action, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 1, 1993
Cast
- İlyas Salman - Bayram
- Valérie Lemoine - Kezban
- Micky Sébastian - Vapurdaki Sarışın
- Alexander Gittinger - Minibüs Sürücüsü
- Savaş Yurttaş - Veli
- Saadet Gürses - Solmaz
- Menderes Samancılar - İbrahim
- Serra Yılmaz - Pasaport Memuru
- Filiz Küçüktepe - Veli'nin Karısı
- Tuncay Akça - Kahya
Screenplay
- Adalet Ağaoğlu (Novel)
- Tunç Okan (Screenplay)
Production: Man Film, Evren Film, L'European
Country: Switzerland, Turkey, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Tunç Okan
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Yellow Mercedes about?
- The film is based on 'Fikrimin Ince Gulu', a novel by Adalet Agaoglu, which depicts a first generation gurbetci/guest-worker returning home. It covers his land journey in short bursts from Germany to the Turkey's west border - and extensively from thereon to his village close to Ankara - capital of Turkey. He begins his journey purchasing a second hand yellow Mercedes - possibly his first car - using his meager savings working as a laborer. Offering deep insight into the mind of a manual laborer Bayram (Ilyas Salman) making his first trip back home, resorting to flashbacks in highlighting Bayram's motivation and experiences from his childhood right up to the events leading to his first departure from Turkey to Germany.
- Who directed The Yellow Mercedes?
- The Yellow Mercedes was directed by Tunç Okan.
- Who stars in The Yellow Mercedes?
- The Yellow Mercedes stars İlyas Salman, Valérie Lemoine, Micky Sébastian, Alexander Gittinger, Savaş Yurttaş, Saadet Gürses.
- How long is The Yellow Mercedes?
- The Yellow Mercedes has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Yellow Mercedes?
- The Yellow Mercedes is a Comedy, Action, Drama film.
- Where was The Yellow Mercedes produced?
- The Yellow Mercedes was produced in Switzerland, Turkey, France, Germany.