The Other Side of Beyoğlu (1986)

Overview: Reminiscent of Martin Scorsese's 1985 production, After Hours, this film narrates the events of a night in the chaotic backstreets of Beyoğlu in Istanbul. The day he receives his wage, and after arguing with his wife, Haydar (Tarik Akan) leaves the house in a fury and heads to Beyoğlu for a wild night out. However, a prostitute and her pimp bring him such troubles, and he finds himself penniless and in police custody.

Starring: Tarık Akan, Oya Aydoğan, Erdal Özyağcılar, Nalan Türkoğlu

Categories: Thriller