The Other Side of Beyoğlu

Reminiscent of Martin Scorsese's 1985 production, After Hours, this film narrates the events of a night in the chaotic backstreets of Beyoğlu in Istanbul. The day he receives his wage, and after arguing with his wife, Haydar (Tarik Akan) leaves the house in a fury and heads to Beyoğlu for a wild night out. However, a prostitute and her pimp bring him such troubles, and he finds himself penniless and in police custody.

Director

Şerif Gören

Writers

Hüseyin Kuzu, Eyüp Halit Türkyazıcı

Released

April 1, 1987

Language

Turkish