Melek Leaves(1985)
Die Kümmeltürkin geht
Melek Leaves Synopsis
In 1970, Melek Tez came to Berlin as a young worker from Turkey. A confident woman, she first countered racist resentments and remarks with irony and wit. Jokingly, she even referred to herself as a "Kümmeltürkin", a derogatory German term for Turkish migrants. Yet after fourteen humiliating years, her fighting spirit has given way to resignation: Melek Tez is returning to Turkey. Blending documentary, interviews and re-enacted scenes, director Jeanine Meerapfel chronicles Melek Tez' life experience.
Melek Leaves (1985) is a documentary film directed by Jeanine Meerapfel, released on February 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Melek Tez, Gülcin Tez and Jeanine Meerapfel. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeanine Meerapfel
- Writers:
- Jeanine Meerapfel
- Producers:
- Klaus Volkenborn
- Cinematographer:
- Johann Feindt
- Production:
- Journal-Film Klaus Volkenborn KG
- Status:
- Released
Melek Leaves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jeanine Meerapfel, written by Jeanine Meerapfel, produced by Klaus Volkenborn.
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Melek Leaves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Melek Leaves online?
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Melek Leaves (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Alleskino. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Melek Leaves?
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The main cast of Melek Leaves (1985) includes Melek Tez, Gülcin Tez and Jeanine Meerapfel. The film was directed by Jeanine Meerapfel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Melek Leaves released?
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Melek Leaves was released on February 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Melek Leaves worth watching?
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Melek Leaves (1985) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.