Abdullah from Minye (1990)

Abdullah from Minye (1990) poster

The film tells the story of Abdullah, who is unjustly arrested. With Egypt coming under British rule, cultural and religious changes begin to take place in the country. The gradual assimilation of the people into British culture deeply affects Minyeli Abdullah, who is devoted to his traditions. Abdullah organizes religious discussions in his home and teaches people about Islam. One of his neighbors accuses Abdullah of forming an organization and reports him to the police. Abdullah is arrested during a raid on his home. After Abdullah is imprisoned, his wife Sevde goes to her father's house. Under pressure from her family, she divorces her husband. Abdullah, who is accused of opposing the government, continues his discussions in prison. The police chief, who is disturbed by this situation, tries every means possible to have Abdullah executed.

Director: Yücel Çakmaklı
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Country: Turkey
Budget: $460
Box Office: $960
Original Language: tr

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

religion

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More Films by Director: Yücel Çakmaklı
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abdullah from Minye about?
The film tells the story of Abdullah, who is unjustly arrested. With Egypt coming under British rule, cultural and religious changes begin to take place in the country. The gradual assimilation of the people into British culture deeply affects Minyeli Abdullah, who is devoted to his traditions. Abdullah organizes religious discussions in his home and teaches people about Islam. One of his neighbors accuses Abdullah of forming an organization and reports him to the police. Abdullah is arrested during a raid on his home. After Abdullah is imprisoned, his wife Sevde goes to her father's house. Under pressure from her family, she divorces her husband. Abdullah, who is accused of opposing the government, continues his discussions in prison. The police chief, who is disturbed by this situation, tries every means possible to have Abdullah executed.
Who directed Abdullah from Minye?
Abdullah from Minye was directed by Yücel Çakmaklı.
Who stars in Abdullah from Minye?
Abdullah from Minye stars Berhan Şimşek, Perihan Savaş, Bülent Oran, Ulvi Alacakaptan, Lütfü Seyfullah, Bülent Polat.
How long is Abdullah from Minye?
Abdullah from Minye has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Abdullah from Minye?
Abdullah from Minye is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Abdullah from Minye?
Abdullah from Minye had a budget of $460.
How much did Abdullah from Minye gross?
Abdullah from Minye grossed $960 worldwide.
Where was Abdullah from Minye produced?
Abdullah from Minye was produced in Turkey.
What are the themes of Abdullah from Minye?
The themes of Abdullah from Minye include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.