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Shortcut to Istanbul

So schnell es geht nach Istanbul

ComedyDrama
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1991-02-17
43m
DE
Released
Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'

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Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance.

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Stream Shortcut to Istanbul online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed comedy and drama movie originally produced in German and released in 1991, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About Shortcut to Istanbul

Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance. Running 43 minutes.

Shortcut to Istanbul Cast and Characters

The cast features Yüksel Yolcu, Jana Mattukat, and Susann Thiede. Their performances are a major reason Shortcut to Istanbul has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Shortcut to Istanbul keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Shortcut to Istanbul runs for 43 minutes (about 0.7 hour).

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Shortcut to Istanbul holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Shortcut to Istanbul?

The main cast includes Yüksel Yolcu, Jana Mattukat, and Susann Thiede.

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When was Shortcut to Istanbul released?

Shortcut to Istanbul was released in 1991.

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What is Shortcut to Istanbul about?

Shortcut to Istanbul is a Comedy/Drama film. Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance.

When was Shortcut to Istanbul released?

Shortcut to Istanbul was released on February 17, 1991. It has a runtime of 43m. The film was produced by Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'.

Who stars in Shortcut to Istanbul?

Shortcut to Istanbul stars Yüksel Yolcu, Jana Mattukat and Susann Thiede. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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