The Yellow Mercedes
Sarı Mercedes
Synopsis
The film is based on 'Fikrimin Ince Gulu', a novel by Adalet Agaoglu, which depicts a first generation gurbetci/guest-worker returning home. It covers his land journey in short bursts from Germany to the Turkey's west border - and extensively from thereon to his village close to Ankara - capital of Turkey. He begins his journey purchasing a second hand yellow Mercedes - possibly his first car - using his meager savings working as a laborer. Offering deep insight into the mind of a manual laborer Bayram (Ilyas Salman) making his first trip back home, resorting to flashbacks in highlighting Bayram's motivation and experiences from his childhood right up to the events leading to his first departure from Turkey to Germany.
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İlyas Salman
Bayram
Valérie Lemoine
Kezban
Micky Sébastian
Vapurdaki Sarışın
Alexander Gittinger
Minibüs Sürücüsü
Savaş Yurttaş
Veli
Saadet Gürses
Solmaz
Menderes Samancılar
İbrahim
Serra Yılmaz
Pasaport Memuru
Filiz Küçüktepe
Veli'nin Karısı
Tuncay Akça
Kahya
Mustafa Suphi Baltacı
Oto Ustası
Hikmet Karagöz
Garson
Ömer Başaran
Genç Bayram
Abdullah Özalp
Çocuk Bayram
Duygu Sönmez
Genç Kezban
Uyum Varol
Çocuk Kezban
Ayşe Yılmaz
Veli'nin Kizi
Serkan Uzun
Veli'nin Oglu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tunç Okan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tunç Okan
- Original Title
- Sarı Mercedes
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, Turkey, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Man Film, Evren Film, L'European
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tunç Okan
Tunç Okan, Adalet Ağaoğlu
Department Leadership Roster
Tunç Okan
Director
Tunç Okan
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yellow Mercedes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Yellow Mercedes about?
The film is based on 'Fikrimin Ince Gulu', a novel by Adalet Agaoglu, which depicts a first generation gurbetci/guest-worker returning home. It covers his land journey in short bursts from Germany to the Turkey's west border - and extensively from thereon to his village close to Ankara - capital of Turkey. He begins his journey purchasing a second hand yellow Mercedes - possibly his first car - using his meager savings working as a laborer. Offering deep insight into the mind of a manual laborer Bayram (Ilyas Salman) making his first trip back home, resorting to flashbacks in highlighting Bayram's motivation and experiences from his childhood right up to the events leading to his first departure from Turkey to Germany.
Who directed The Yellow Mercedes?
The Yellow Mercedes was directed by Tunç Okan.
Who stars in The Yellow Mercedes?
The principal cast of The Yellow Mercedes includes İlyas Salman, Valérie Lemoine, Micky Sébastian, Alexander Gittinger, Savaş Yurttaş.
When was The Yellow Mercedes released and how long is it?
The Yellow Mercedes was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Yellow Mercedes based on a book or true story?
The Yellow Mercedes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Adalet Ağaoğlu".