Istanbul tales

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Istanbul Tales (2005)

Theatrical poster for Istanbul Tales
Produced by TMC Film Yapim
Starring Erdem Akakce
Azra Akin
Hilal Arslan
Erkan Can
Sevket Çoruh
Hasibe Eren
Altan Erkekli
Vahide Gördüm
Mehmet Günsür
Ozan Guven
Ismail Hacioglu
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures (Turkey)
Release date(s) March 11, 2005
Running time 99 min. (approx.)
Country Turkey
Language Turkish
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Istanbul Tales is the English version title of the 2005 controversial Turkish movie Anlat Istanbul. The story tells 5 stories of the troubles of modern day life in Turkey. These five tales are all mirrored to famous fairytales like Snow White and Cinderella. Every storyline was directed by a different Turkish director, which is shown in the diffent styles of the tales. The movie has stirred controversy because of the controversial topics dealt with in the movie.