Shortcut to Istanbul
So schnell es geht nach Istanbul
Synopsis
Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andreas Dresen
- Screenplay & Story
- Laila Stieler, Andreas Dresen, Jurek Becker
- Original Score
- Jürgen Ehle
- Original Title
- So schnell es geht nach Istanbul
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 43m
- Production Studios
- Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen 'Konrad Wolf'
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andreas Dresen
Laila Stieler, Andreas Dresen, Jurek Becker
Jürgen Ehle
Andreas Höfer
Rita Reinhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Andreas Dresen
Director
Laila Stieler
Writer
Andreas Dresen
Writer
Andreas Höfer
Director of Photography
Rita Reinhardt
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shortcut to Istanbul
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What is Shortcut to Istanbul about?
Spring 1990, Berlin: Young Niyazi of Turkish descent works at McDonald's in West Berlin and wants to return to Istanbul as soon as possible. He has heard from a friend that apartments in the eastern part of the city are much cheaper. If he worked in the west but lived in the east, he would have enough money to leave the country a year earlier. With the aim of settling in with her, he goes on a blind date with Klara, a young woman from East Berlin. However, she immediately thinks about the advantages she could gain from the acquaintance.
Who directed Shortcut to Istanbul?
Shortcut to Istanbul was directed by Andreas Dresen.
Who stars in Shortcut to Istanbul?
The principal cast of Shortcut to Istanbul includes Yüksel Yolcu, Jana Mattukat, Susann Thiede.
When was Shortcut to Istanbul released and how long is it?
Shortcut to Istanbul was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Shortcut to Istanbul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shortcut to Istanbul was composed by Jürgen Ehle.