

Talihli Amele
Comedy
Drama
Overview
A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1980-01-15
Runtime:
1h 15m
Director:
Atıf Yılmaz
Writer:
Başar Sabuncu
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