If a Woman Wants... (1965)
Based on the eponymous novel by Mahmut Karakur. Nadya suffers a heart attack during a flight with her father. The plane makes an emergency landing in Istanbul. Her father takes Nadya to the consulate for treatment. Nadya receives treatment, but due to a tumor in her heart, she has only six months to live. The doctor forbids Nadya from experiencing exciting emotions such as love. Nadya secretly escapes from the hospital and explores Istanbul. She meets businessman Irfan on a ferry. They spend the entire day together. The next day, Nadya leaves Irfan's house secretly without mentioning anything about herself. From that day onward, Nadya and Irfan, who cannot forget each other, will cross paths again.
Director: Nejat Saydam
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: November 17, 1965
Cast
- Ayhan Işık - İrfan
- Hülya Koçyiğit - Nadya
- Reha Yurdakul
- Nuri Altınok
- Gülbin Eray
- İbrahim Delideniz
- Semih Sergen
- Jeyan Mahfi Tözüm - Hülya Koçyiğit "Nadya" (voice)
- Kadri Eroğan
Screenplay
- Nejat Saydam (Screenplay)
- Esat Mahmut Karakurt (Novel)
Production: Acar Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is If a Woman Wants... about?
- Based on the eponymous novel by Mahmut Karakur. Nadya suffers a heart attack during a flight with her father. The plane makes an emergency landing in Istanbul. Her father takes Nadya to the consulate for treatment. Nadya receives treatment, but due to a tumor in her heart, she has only six months to live. The doctor forbids Nadya from experiencing exciting emotions such as love. Nadya secretly escapes from the hospital and explores Istanbul. She meets businessman Irfan on a ferry. They spend the entire day together. The next day, Nadya leaves Irfan's house secretly without mentioning anything about herself. From that day onward, Nadya and Irfan, who cannot forget each other, will cross paths again.
- Who directed If a Woman Wants...?
- If a Woman Wants... was directed by Nejat Saydam.
- Who stars in If a Woman Wants...?
- If a Woman Wants... stars Ayhan Işık, Hülya Koçyiğit, Reha Yurdakul, Nuri Altınok, Gülbin Eray, İbrahim Delideniz.
- How long is If a Woman Wants...?
- If a Woman Wants... has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is If a Woman Wants...?
- If a Woman Wants... is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was If a Woman Wants... produced?
- If a Woman Wants... was produced in Turkey.