My Father the Guest Worker (1995)
The Kurdish director Yüksel Yavuz tells in an autobiographical documentary about the life of his father, who worked as a so-called guest worker at a Hamburg shipyard from 1968 to 1984. Never really at home, he only knew the way to work, the fish market and the coffee house. Yavuz succeeds in creating a touching contemporary document in which he traces the personal life story of his father and connects it with a piece of the social history of the FRG.
Director: Yüksel Yavuz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Yüksel Yavuz - Himself
Language: Deutsch, Kurdish, Türkçe
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Father the Guest Worker about?
- The Kurdish director Yüksel Yavuz tells in an autobiographical documentary about the life of his father, who worked as a so-called guest worker at a Hamburg shipyard from 1968 to 1984. Never really at home, he only knew the way to work, the fish market and the coffee house. Yavuz succeeds in creating a touching contemporary document in which he traces the personal life story of his father and connects it with a piece of the social history of the FRG.
- Who directed My Father the Guest Worker?
- My Father the Guest Worker was directed by Yüksel Yavuz.
- Who stars in My Father the Guest Worker?
- My Father the Guest Worker stars Yüksel Yavuz.
- How long is My Father the Guest Worker?
- My Father the Guest Worker has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is My Father the Guest Worker?
- My Father the Guest Worker is a Documentary film.