Brigitte Bardot
2020 · 15 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy, Drama
A "modern" Turkish family expects an exchange student from France who will accompany her 10-year-old daughter for the summer. Their shy daughter will not only practice French, but also have a friend finally. When this "expected visitor" came Nergiz is frustrated that the boy's name is Hafid and she does not find him "French" enough.
Directed by Çağıl Bocut · Written by Çağıl Bocut
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Derya Durmaz Nergiz - S Serra Izmiroglu Alin
- A Atil Onder Hafid
- N Naz Sari Defne
- B Bogachan Yag Metin
Make it a double feature
2h 54m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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