Shortcut to Istanbul (1991)
Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance.
Director: Andreas Dresen
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: February 17, 1991
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Jürgen Ehle
Cinematography: Andreas Höfer
Editing: Rita Reinhardt
Production: Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Andreas Dresen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shortcut to Istanbul about?
- Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance.
- Who directed Shortcut to Istanbul?
- Shortcut to Istanbul was directed by Andreas Dresen.
- Who stars in Shortcut to Istanbul?
- Shortcut to Istanbul stars Yüksel Yolcu, Jana Mattukat, Susann Thiede.
- How long is Shortcut to Istanbul?
- Shortcut to Istanbul has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Shortcut to Istanbul?
- Shortcut to Istanbul is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Shortcut to Istanbul produced?
- Shortcut to Istanbul was produced in Germany.