The Wren
Çalıkuşu
Synopsis
Feride is a young girl who lost her family as a child and was educated in a French school. A fearless climber of trees and an endless source of pranks, Feride's mischievousness earns her the nickname "Çalıkuşu" (Wren). The sudden discovery of betrayal causes her to defy all social expectations. She runs away on her own to teach in the Anatolian backcountry. But it is not so easy to escape a broken heart.
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Türkan Şoray
Feride
Kartal Tibet
Kamran
Kadir Savun
Dr. Hayrullah
Zeynep Değirmencioğlu
Munise
Cahide Sonku
Vahi Öz
Müdür
Nedret Güvenç
Yusuf's Sister
Neriman Köksal
Kerim Afşar
İhsan
Parla Şenol
Young Feride
Nubar Terziyan
Aziz
Mürüvvet Sim Caymaz
Kamran's Mother
Muzaffer Tema
Feride's Father
Yılmaz Köksal
Aliye Rona
Hatice Hanım
Mualla Sürer
Huriye Hanım
Çolpan İlhan
Nazmiye
Şaziye Moral
Besime
Release History & Theatrical Window
4. Antalya Altın Portakal Film Festivali
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Osman F. Seden
- Screenplay & Story
- Osman F. Seden
- Original Title
- Çalıkuşu
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Production Studios
- Kemal Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osman F. Seden
Osman F. Seden, Reşat Nuri Güntekin
Department Leadership Roster
Osman F. Seden
Director
Osman F. Seden
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wren
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What is The Wren about?
Feride is a young girl who lost her family as a child and was educated in a French school. A fearless climber of trees and an endless source of pranks, Feride's mischievousness earns her the nickname "Çalıkuşu" (Wren). The sudden discovery of betrayal causes her to defy all social expectations. She runs away on her own to teach in the Anatolian backcountry. But it is not so easy to escape a broken heart.
Who directed The Wren?
The Wren was directed by Osman F. Seden.
Who stars in The Wren?
The principal cast of The Wren includes Türkan Şoray, Kartal Tibet, Kadir Savun, Zeynep Değirmencioğlu, Cahide Sonku.
When was The Wren released and how long is it?
The Wren was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.