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Otobüs

Original title: The Bus · Turkish title: Otobüs
1974 · 1 h 14 min
Directed by Tunç Okan
CrimeDrama

Cast

Tunç Okan

Credits

Written by: Tunç Okan

Plot

He wrote, directed, produced and starred in this film, which was banned in Turkey for a long time but won awards at international festivals. English title: The Bus.

Sinekatalog’s take

Tunç Okan's drama follows Turkish migrant workers on a bus bound for Germany, with hope and unease on the road. Banned for years, it is a strong, humane film about migration and dignity.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (2,495 votes)
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