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Girgiriye'de Büyük Seçim

Original title: Gırgıriye'de Büyük Seçim
1984
Directed by Temel Gürsu · Turkey · Turkish Cinema
Comedy

Cast

Müjdat Gezen Gülşen Bubikoğlu Münir Özkul Adile Naşit Perran Kutman Semsi Inkaya

Credits

Written by: Erdoğan Tünaş

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

In Istanbul's historic Roma quarter of Sulukule, colorful residents face their first democratic election for chieftain. The comedy draws on community spirit, rivalry and warm local humor. Lively and affectionate, a good choice for Turkish comedy fans.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.5 / 10 (599 votes)
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