Tersine Dünya
Synopsis
The film is set in a world where traditional gender roles between women and men are reversed. Bitirim Leyla and Sarı Leman are the tough, street-smart women of their neighborhood. While Leman works in a factory, Leyla makes a living through small-time scams on the streets. Leyla cheats on her husband with a young man from the neighborhood, while Leman spends her time with male prostitutes. However, the lifestyle they lead eventually draws both women into crime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ersin Pertan
- Screenplay & Story
- Orhan Kemal, Ersin Pertan
- Original Title
- Tersine Dünya
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ersin Pertan
Orhan Kemal, Ersin Pertan
Department Leadership Roster
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tersine Dünya
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What is Tersine Dünya about?
The film is set in a world where traditional gender roles between women and men are reversed. Bitirim Leyla and Sarı Leman are the tough, street-smart women of their neighborhood. While Leman works in a factory, Leyla makes a living through small-time scams on the streets. Leyla cheats on her husband with a young man from the neighborhood, while Leman spends her time with male prostitutes. However, the lifestyle they lead eventually draws both women into crime.
Who directed Tersine Dünya?
Tersine Dünya was directed by Ersin Pertan.
Who stars in Tersine Dünya?
The principal cast of Tersine Dünya includes Demet Akbağ, Rasim Öztekin, Lale Mansur, Jale Arıkan, Berhan Şimşek.
When was Tersine Dünya released and how long is it?
Tersine Dünya was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Tersine Dünya based on a book or true story?
Tersine Dünya is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Orhan Kemal".