The Big Election in Gırgıriye (1984)
In the historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, its colorful residents, led by matriarch Sabahat, her niece Güllü, and rival chieftain candidates Uncle Bekir and family friend Bayram, face their first ever democratic election for “çeribaşı,” erupting into drunken brawls and police interventions. When desperate for funds Sabahat forces Güllü to perform at drug-smuggler Tayfur’s nightclub, a suitcase mix-up reveals hidden cash that spares Bayram from suicide and upends the entire community’s fortunes.
Director: Temel Gürsu
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: January 1, 1984
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Production: Erler Film
Country: Turkey
Language: Türkçe
Original Language: tr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Election in Gırgıriye about?
- In the historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, its colorful residents, led by matriarch Sabahat, her niece Güllü, and rival chieftain candidates Uncle Bekir and family friend Bayram, face their first ever democratic election for “çeribaşı,” erupting into drunken brawls and police interventions. When desperate for funds Sabahat forces Güllü to perform at drug-smuggler Tayfur’s nightclub, a suitcase mix-up reveals hidden cash that spares Bayram from suicide and upends the entire community’s fortunes.
- Who directed The Big Election in Gırgıriye?
- The Big Election in Gırgıriye was directed by Temel Gürsu.
- Who stars in The Big Election in Gırgıriye?
- The Big Election in Gırgıriye stars Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Müjdat Gezen, Perran Kutman, Münir Özkul, Ayşen Gruda, Şemsi İnkaya.
- What genre is The Big Election in Gırgıriye?
- The Big Election in Gırgıriye is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Big Election in Gırgıriye produced?
- The Big Election in Gırgıriye was produced in Turkey.