About this movie
Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
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How long is Istanbul Calling?
Istanbul Calling has a runtime of 1h 6m (1 hour and 6 minutes).
Who directed Istanbul Calling?
Istanbul Calling was directed by Alexandre Büyükodabas and released in 2026.
What genre is Istanbul Calling?
Istanbul Calling is a Drama film (2026).
Who stars in Istanbul Calling?
The cast of Istanbul Calling includes Tuğba Sunguroğlu, Eren Çiğdem, Yurdaer Okur.
