Bora Dağtekin

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Bora Dağtekin

Born October 27, 1978 · Hannover, Germany (age 47)

Bora Dağtekin is a German screenwriter and film director. With productions such as Türkisch für Anfänger, Fack ju Göhte and Das perfekte Geheimnis, he is considered the most commercially successful filmmaker in Germany.

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Chantal in FairylandChantal in Fairyland · 2024
Chantal in Fairyland
5.72024
MovieComedyFantasy
Chantal, an influencer with no followers, and her best friend Zeynep end up in a fairytale world thanks to an antique magic mirror that they think is a social media gimmick. The marriage-mad princes didn't expect such a badass princess. Thanks to her ghetto skills, Chantal does away with reactionary fairytale clichés, fights against curses and tyrannical kings - and, above all, fights for her friendship with Zeynep.
No manches, FridaNo manches, Frida · 2016
No manches, Frida
7.72016
MovieComedy
After being released from prison, Zequi, a bank robber, sets out to recover money buried by his accomplice; but is horrified to learn that a high school gymnasium is now over the site where the loot is hidden.
Suck Me ShakespeerSuck Me Shakespeer · 2013
Suck Me Shakespeer
7.02013
MovieComedy
Ex-con Zeki Müller goes undercover as a teacher at a below average Gymnasium to find money he'd stashed prior to incarceration.
Suck Me Shakespeer 3Suck Me Shakespeer 3 · 2017
Suck Me Shakespeer 3
6.12017
MovieComedy
A bank robber becomes a teacher after being released from prison and finds himself at the center of a number of crazy adventures.
The Perfect SecretThe Perfect Secret · 2019
The Perfect Secret
6.52019
MovieComedyDrama
Seven friends - three women and four men - meet for dinner. Everyone should put their cell phone on the table. No matter what message comes in - anyone can read it and listen to the phone calls. However, this leads to a lot of chaos.
Turkish for BeginnersTurkish for Beginners · 2012
Turkish for Beginners
6.12012
MovieComedy
During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk must fight for survival. After initially Cem macho repulsive acts on Lena, a jellyfish in the water and sand in a bikini, she recognizes the time the romantic core behind his cool facade. Meanwhile, meet also their parents, who obdurate psychologist Doris and Metin Öztürk to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.
Where Is Fred?Where Is Fred? · 2006
Where Is Fred?
6.32006
MovieComedyRomance
In order to catch a basketball from the favorite team of his girlfriend's spoiled son, Fred poses as a numb, wheelchair-bound fan. But when he catches the ball, he also catches the attention of young, attractive filmmaker Denise, who wants to feature an invalid fan in an image film for the team. Fred has to keep playing his role, while real invalid and really furious fan Ronny might call his bluff at any moment. Worse, still, love sets in...
Suck Me Shakespeer 2Suck Me Shakespeer 2 · 2015
Suck Me Shakespeer 2
6.52015
MovieComedy
A rowdy teacher accompanies a class trip to Thailand to recover some diamonds accidentally sent there and restore the school's reputation.

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Türkisch für AnfängerTürkisch für Anfänger · 2006
Türkisch für Anfänger
7.32006
SeriesComedy
Türkisch für Anfänger is a critically acclaimed German television comedy-drama series, which premiered on March 14, 2006 on Das Erste. It was created by Bora Dağtekin and produced by Hoffmann & Voges Ent. The show focuses on the German-Turkish stepfamily Schneider-Öztürk, their everyday lives and particularly on the eldest daughter Lena, who narrates the show. During the show's run of 52 episodes, topics covered included both typical problems of teenagers and cross-cultural experiences. Due to popular demand, the crew shot a third season consisting of 16 episodes, which were aired in Fall 2008. The show was also successful on foreign markets and got sold to and broadcast in more than 70 countries.

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