Taksim Hold'em
Synopsis
On a Saturday night in Istanbul, despite the pleas of his fiancée, cynical Alper refuses to join the anti-government protests happening on his doorstep. He just wants to stay home for his weekly dose of poker, played with his regular crew of high-school friends. Alper's game is threatened as his friends set off on a series of passionate, and at times ill-thought-out, squabbles on whether they should join the demonstrations or not.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Onder
- Original Title
- Taksim Hold'em
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bluff Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Onder
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Onder
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taksim Hold'em
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What is Taksim Hold'em about?
On a Saturday night in Istanbul, despite the pleas of his fiancée, cynical Alper refuses to join the anti-government protests happening on his doorstep. He just wants to stay home for his weekly dose of poker, played with his regular crew of high-school friends. Alper's game is threatened as his friends set off on a series of passionate, and at times ill-thought-out, squabbles on whether they should join the demonstrations or not.
Who directed Taksim Hold'em?
Taksim Hold'em was directed by Michael Onder.
Who stars in Taksim Hold'em?
The principal cast of Taksim Hold'em includes Kenan Ece, Damla Sönmez, Nezih Cihan Aksoy, Emre Yetim, Ahmet Tansu Taşanlar.
When was Taksim Hold'em released and how long is it?
Taksim Hold'em was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.