Turkish for Beginners(2012)
Türkisch für Anfänger
Turkish for Beginners Synopsis
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.
Turkish for Beginners (2012) is a comedy film directed by Bora Dağtekin, released on March 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich and Adnan Maral. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 388 ratings.
- Director:
- Bora Dağtekin
- Writers:
- Bora Dağtekin
- Producers:
- Christian Becker, Lena Schömann, Marie Rechberg
- Cinematographer:
- Benjamin Dernbecher
- Composer:
- Heiko Maile
- Production:
- Constantin Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Bluverde F.V.T., ARD
- Revenue:
- $16,827,724
- Status:
- Released
Turkish for Beginners (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Turkish for Beginners before you stream it.
Turkish for Beginners Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josefine Preuß
as Lena Schneider
Elyas M'Barek
as Cem Öztürk
Anna Stieblich
as Doris Schneider
Adnan Maral
as Metin Öztürk
Pegah Ferydoni
as Yagmur Öztürk
Arnel Taci
as Costa Papavassilou
Katja Riemann
as Uschi
Günther Kaufmann
as Tongo
Frederick Lau
as Frieder
Sonja Gerhardt
as Cleo
Katharina Kaali
as Diana Schneider
Nick Romeo Reimann
as Nils Schneider
Key crew
Directed by Bora Dağtekin, written by Bora Dağtekin, produced by Christian Becker, Lena Schömann and Marie Rechberg.
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Turkish for Beginners Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 388 ratings.
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Turkish for Beginners – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Turkish for Beginners online?
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Turkish for Beginners (2012) is available to stream on Netflix, RTL+ and Canal+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store and Sky Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Turkish for Beginners?
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The main cast of Turkish for Beginners (2012) includes Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich, Adnan Maral and Pegah Ferydoni. The film was directed by Bora Dağtekin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Turkish for Beginners released?
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Turkish for Beginners was released on March 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Turkish for Beginners worth watching?
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Turkish for Beginners (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 388 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Turkish for Beginners?
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Yes. The official Turkish for Beginners trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.