
A depiction of social satire, Talihli Amele [The Lucky Worker] (1980) shows the transformation of a young man who immigrated to Istanbul to provide a better life for his family. With hopes to become a successful mason, he suddenly finds himself the star of a TV commercial. Drawing attention to the rising consumerism culture and its effects on individuals in Turkey, the film was allowed to be shown with a State Council verdict.
5.6
9 reviewsRuntime: 75 min.
Budget: N/A
Revenue: N/A
Release Date: 1980-01-15
Director(s): Atıf Yılmaz
Production: Alfa Film
Languages: Turkish
IMDB: tt0492370