Istanbul
“One man's adventure is another's salvation.”
Synopsis
Martin, a drifter, is on his way to Istanbul when he meets Willy, a student working in Belgium. Fascinated by Martin, Willy decides to go with him to Istanbul, but soon discovers pieces of his dark past.
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Istanbul - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-10
Top Cast
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Brad Dourif
Martin Klamski
Dominique Deruddere
Willy
Ingrid De Vos
Beatrice
François Beukelaers
Joseph
Senne Rouffaer
Albert
Charlotte Berden
Corinne
Amid Chakir
Alfons Goris
Julien Nagelmaekers
Alexandre von Sivers
Police inspector
Danielle Laurent
Isabelle
Ludo Troch
Emilio
Guy Swinnen
Berre Bergen
Daniel van Avermaet
Immigration officer
Michiel Mentens
Man in snackbar
Jo Govaerts
Hotel receptionist
Paul Govaerts
Ass. receptionist
Chris Boni
Barmaid Ghent
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Didden
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Didden
- Original Score
- Eric Andersen
- Original Title
- Istanbul
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Multimedia (BE), Belgische Radio en Televisie, ASLK Brussel, RTL Bruxelles
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Didden
Marc Didden
Eric Andersen
Willy Stassen
Ludo Troch, Eric DeVos, Sophie Schijns
Alain Keytsman, Erwin Provoost
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Didden
Director
Alain Keytsman
Producer
Erwin Provoost
Producer
Willy Stassen
Director of Photography
Eric Andersen
Original Music Composer
Marc Didden
Screenplay
Ludo Troch
Editor
Eric DeVos
Editor
Sophie Schijns
Editor
Manuel Deudon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Istanbul
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What is Istanbul about?
Martin, a drifter, is on his way to Istanbul when he meets Willy, a student working in Belgium. Fascinated by Martin, Willy decides to go with him to Istanbul, but soon discovers pieces of his dark past.
Who directed Istanbul?
Istanbul was directed by Marc Didden.
Who stars in Istanbul?
The principal cast of Istanbul includes Brad Dourif, Dominique Deruddere, Ingrid De Vos, François Beukelaers, Senne Rouffaer.
When was Istanbul released and how long is it?
Istanbul was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Istanbul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Istanbul was composed by Eric Andersen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Istanbul?
Istanbul holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).