Afife Jale
Synopsis
The life of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female theater artist, is recounted. Since childhood, Afife has been a free-spirited girl who loves her freedom. However, she lives in a conservative family environment. When she turned twelve, she was forced to wear a veil despite her objections. With the support of her family elders, her father allowed her to study painting at the School of Fine Arts. However, Afife's heart was set on theater. Initially, she staged plays for her friends on a small stage she had set up inside her home, performing the plays of the Afife Company. Her greatest obstacle was her father. With the support of her grandfather, the Pasha, and her childhood friend and lover, Dr. Ziya, Afife stood up to her father. She could not suppress her desire for much longer.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kemal Uzun, Şahin Kaygun
- Screenplay & Story
- Nezihe Araz, Selim İleri
- Original Title
- Afife Jale
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kemal Uzun, Şahin Kaygun
Nezihe Araz, Selim İleri
Department Leadership Roster
Kemal Uzun
Director
Nezihe Araz
Writer
Selim İleri
Writer
Şahin Kaygun
Director
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What is Afife Jale about?
The life of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female theater artist, is recounted. Since childhood, Afife has been a free-spirited girl who loves her freedom. However, she lives in a conservative family environment. When she turned twelve, she was forced to wear a veil despite her objections. With the support of her family elders, her father allowed her to study painting at the School of Fine Arts. However, Afife's heart was set on theater. Initially, she staged plays for her friends on a small stage she had set up inside her home, performing the plays of the Afife Company. Her greatest obstacle was her father. With the support of her grandfather, the Pasha, and her childhood friend and lover, Dr. Ziya, Afife stood up to her father. She could not suppress her desire for much longer.
Who directed Afife Jale?
Afife Jale was directed by Kemal Uzun, Şahin Kaygun.
Who stars in Afife Jale?
The principal cast of Afife Jale includes Müjde Ar, Tarık Tarcan, Macit Koper, Alev Sezer, Gülsen Tuncer.
When was Afife Jale released and how long is it?
Afife Jale was released in 1987 with a total runtime of Unknown.