Isztambul
Synopsis
Housewife Katalin Munk has her world torn apart when her lecturer husband János arrives home to tell her that he’s leaving her for a younger student of his. Katalin falls into a state of shock and wanders about the streets of Budapest in just her dressing gown carrying a pair of scissors. After a series of misadventures, Katalin eventually ends up in Turkey, where suddenly Katalin is awakened and decides to start a new life after meeting local man Halil. Meanwhile her son Zoli tries to hunt Katalin down.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ferenc Török
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferenc Török
- Original Title
- Isztambul
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Új Budapest Filmstudió, Phanta Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferenc Török
Ferenc Török
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Ferenc Török
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Ferenc Török
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isztambul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Isztambul about?
Housewife Katalin Munk has her world torn apart when her lecturer husband János arrives home to tell her that he’s leaving her for a younger student of his. Katalin falls into a state of shock and wanders about the streets of Budapest in just her dressing gown carrying a pair of scissors. After a series of misadventures, Katalin eventually ends up in Turkey, where suddenly Katalin is awakened and decides to start a new life after meeting local man Halil. Meanwhile her son Zoli tries to hunt Katalin down.
Who directed Isztambul?
Isztambul was directed by Ferenc Török.
Who stars in Isztambul?
The principal cast of Isztambul includes Johanna ter Steege, Yavuz Bingöl, Andor Lukáts, Norbert Varga, Eszter Bánfalvy.
When was Isztambul released and how long is it?
Isztambul was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.