Istanbul Calling
Par-Dessus Bord
Synopsis
Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Istanbul Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Büyükodabas
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Büyükodabas, Manon Pietrzak
- Original Title
- Par-Dessus Bord
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Luzéronde films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Büyükodabas
Alexandre Büyükodabas, Manon Pietrzak
Simon Ingelaere
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Büyükodabas
Director
Alexandre Büyükodabas
Screenplay
Manon Pietrzak
Screenplay
Simon Ingelaere
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Istanbul Calling.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Istanbul Calling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Istanbul Calling about?
Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
Who directed Istanbul Calling?
Istanbul Calling was directed by Alexandre Büyükodabas.
Who stars in Istanbul Calling?
The principal cast of Istanbul Calling includes Tuğba Sunguroğlu, Eren Çiğdem, Yurdaer Okur.
When was Istanbul Calling released and how long is it?
Istanbul Calling was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.