The Other Side of Beyoğlu (1986)

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.

• Parental Guidance: PG-13
• Release Date: 1986-01-01
• Runtime: 1h 30min
• Production Company: Uzman Film
• Production Country: Turkey
• Director: Şerif Gören