Turkish for Beginners

Turkish for Beginners

Directed by Bora Dağtekin

Produced by Constantin Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion

2012105 min6.1 / 10

A lighthearted romantic comedy about cultural misunderstanding and personal growth, where an airplane crash on a deserted island forces two young people and their parents to overcome stereotypes and discover connection.

During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk must fight for survival. After initially Cem macho repulsive acts on Lena, a jellyfish in the water and sand in a bikini, she recognizes the time the romantic core behind his cool facade. Meanwhile, meet also their parents, who obdurate psychologist Doris and Metin Öztürk to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Turkish for Beginners sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Turkish for Beginners scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Turkish for Beginners end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Turkish for Beginners easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Turkish for Beginners violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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22/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity6

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Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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