40
“One bag will change everything”
Synopsis
A bag full of money lands in front of you. Is it luck? The answer to your prayers? Part of a predetermined plan? Or all of the above? Set in the chaotic streets of Istanbul, 40 is a story of three strangers making their way in a city of 12 million, all searching...for one bag. Shot entirely on location, '40' combines intense story telling with documentary style cinematography embarking on a synchronistic journey dealing with faith, love, luck, destiny, human trafficking...and a bag of cash that falls from the sky.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emre Şahin
- Screenplay & Story
- Emre Şahin
- Original Title
- 40
- Country of Origin
- Turkey, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Karga Seven Pictures, Thirty Four Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emre Şahin
Emre Şahin
Clint Lealos
Department Leadership Roster
Emre Şahin
Director
Clint Lealos
Director of Photography
Emre Şahin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40
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What is 40 about?
A bag full of money lands in front of you. Is it luck? The answer to your prayers? Part of a predetermined plan? Or all of the above? Set in the chaotic streets of Istanbul, 40 is a story of three strangers making their way in a city of 12 million, all searching...for one bag. Shot entirely on location, '40' combines intense story telling with documentary style cinematography embarking on a synchronistic journey dealing with faith, love, luck, destiny, human trafficking...and a bag of cash that falls from the sky.
Who directed 40?
40 was directed by Emre Şahin.
Who stars in 40?
The principal cast of 40 includes Ali Atay, Deniz Çakır, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Kwesi Boakye, Kofi Siriboe.
When was 40 released and how long is it?
40 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.