The Big Election in Gırgıriye
Gırgıriye'de Büyük Seçim
Synopsis
In the historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, its colorful residents, led by matriarch Sabahat, her niece Güllü, and rival chieftain candidates Uncle Bekir and family friend Bayram, face their first ever democratic election for “çeribaşı,” erupting into drunken brawls and police interventions. When desperate for funds Sabahat forces Güllü to perform at drug-smuggler Tayfur’s nightclub, a suitcase mix-up reveals hidden cash that spares Bayram from suicide and upends the entire community’s fortunes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Temel Gürsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Erdoğan Tünaş
- Original Title
- Gırgıriye'de Büyük Seçim
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Erler Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Temel Gürsu
Erdoğan Tünaş
Türker İnanoğlu
Department Leadership Roster
Erdoğan Tünaş
Writer
Temel Gürsu
Director
Türker İnanoğlu
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Election in Gırgıriye
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What is The Big Election in Gırgıriye about?
In the historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, its colorful residents, led by matriarch Sabahat, her niece Güllü, and rival chieftain candidates Uncle Bekir and family friend Bayram, face their first ever democratic election for “çeribaşı,” erupting into drunken brawls and police interventions. When desperate for funds Sabahat forces Güllü to perform at drug-smuggler Tayfur’s nightclub, a suitcase mix-up reveals hidden cash that spares Bayram from suicide and upends the entire community’s fortunes.
Who directed The Big Election in Gırgıriye?
The Big Election in Gırgıriye was directed by Temel Gürsu.
Who stars in The Big Election in Gırgıriye?
The principal cast of The Big Election in Gırgıriye includes Gülşen Bubikoğlu, Müjdat Gezen, Perran Kutman, Münir Özkul, Ayşen Gruda.
When was The Big Election in Gırgıriye released and how long is it?
The Big Election in Gırgıriye was released in 1984 with a total runtime of Unknown.