Beginner (2017)
Retired taxi driver Faruk is still working into his 60s. Having lost his wife ten years earlier, he leads a monotonous life. His only wish is to learn English, for which he is sometimes ridiculed and sometimes appreciated. His life will change a lot as he meets people throughout that difficult process, as learning a new language brings new experiences.
Director: Burçak Üzen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 17, 2017
Cast
- Güven Kıraç - Faruk
- Birsen Dürülü - Figen
- Ali Uyandıran
- Bülent Çolak - Sami
- Cengiz Okuyucu - Dayı
- Cenk Doğar - Can
- Bülent Ergün - Ördek
- Serdal Genç
- Kıvanç Kılınç
- Ümit Odacı
Music: Eren Sunay
Production: Be Production
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beginner about?
- Retired taxi driver Faruk is still working into his 60s. Having lost his wife ten years earlier, he leads a monotonous life. His only wish is to learn English, for which he is sometimes ridiculed and sometimes appreciated. His life will change a lot as he meets people throughout that difficult process, as learning a new language brings new experiences.
- Who directed Beginner?
- Beginner was directed by Burçak Üzen.
- Who stars in Beginner?
- Beginner stars Güven Kıraç, Birsen Dürülü, Ali Uyandıran, Bülent Çolak, Cengiz Okuyucu, Cenk Doğar.
- How long is Beginner?
- Beginner has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Beginner?
- Beginner is a Drama film.
- Where was Beginner produced?
- Beginner was produced in Turkey.