Turkish for Beginners
Türkisch für Anfänger
Synopsis
During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk must fight for survival. After initially Cem macho repulsive acts on Lena, a jellyfish in the water and sand in a bikini, she recognizes the time the romantic core behind his cool facade. Meanwhile, meet also their parents, who obdurate psychologist Doris and Metin Öztürk to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.
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Türkisch für Anfänger (Turkish for Beginners) with English Subtitles
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-11
Top Cast
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Josefine Preuß
Lena Schneider
Elyas M'Barek
Cem Öztürk
Anna Stieblich
Doris Schneider
Adnan Maral
Metin Öztürk
Pegah Ferydoni
Yagmur Öztürk
Arnel Taci
Costa Papavassilou
Katja Riemann
Uschi
Günther Kaufmann
Tongo
Frederick Lau
Frieder
Sonja Gerhardt
Cleo
Katharina Kaali
Diana Schneider
Nick Romeo Reimann
Nils Schneider
Eugen Bauder
Lili Buhren
Annette Strasser
Marc Ben Puch
Laura Osswald
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bora Dağtekin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bora Dağtekin
- Original Score
- Heiko Maile, Michael Beckmann
- Original Title
- Türkisch für Anfänger
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.8M
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Bluverde F.V.T., ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bora Dağtekin
Bora Dağtekin
Heiko Maile, Michael Beckmann
Benjamin Dernbecher, Torsten Breuer
Charles Ladmiral
Christian Becker, Lena Schömann, Marie Rechberg, Bora Dağtekin
Department Leadership Roster
Bora Dağtekin
Director
Bora Dağtekin
Writer
Charles Ladmiral
Editor
Christian Becker
Producer
Lena Schömann
Producer
Marie Rechberg
Producer
Benjamin Dernbecher
Director of Photography
Torsten Breuer
Director of Photography
Heiko Maile
Original Music Composer
Michael Beckmann
Original Music Composer
Bora Dağtekin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish for Beginners
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What is Turkish for Beginners about?
During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk must fight for survival. After initially Cem macho repulsive acts on Lena, a jellyfish in the water and sand in a bikini, she recognizes the time the romantic core behind his cool facade. Meanwhile, meet also their parents, who obdurate psychologist Doris and Metin Öztürk to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.
Who directed Turkish for Beginners?
Turkish for Beginners was directed by Bora Dağtekin.
Who stars in Turkish for Beginners?
The principal cast of Turkish for Beginners includes Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich, Adnan Maral, Pegah Ferydoni.
When was Turkish for Beginners released and how long is it?
Turkish for Beginners was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Turkish for Beginners make at the box office?
Turkish for Beginners grossed $16.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Turkish for Beginners?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turkish for Beginners was composed by Heiko Maile, Michael Beckmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Turkish for Beginners?
Turkish for Beginners holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).