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Istanbul

1985 · 90 min

A slow, uneasy road journey where fascination curdles into dread as a stranger's hidden past surfaces.

Directed by
Marc Didden
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Tagline
One man's adventure is another's salvation.
Overview
Martin, a drifter, is on his way to Istanbul when he meets Willy, a student working in Belgium. Fascinated by Martin, Willy decides to go with him to Istanbul, but soon discovers pieces of his dark past.
How it feels
Tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, obsession, betrayal, freedom
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Marc Didden
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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