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| Directed by | Tolga Örnek |
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| Cinematography | Burak Kanbir |
| Editing by | Haluk Arus |
| Studio | Ekip Film |
| Distributed by | Tiglon Film |
| Release date(s) | March 25, 2011 |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Turkey |
| Language | Turkish |
| Box office | US$2,864,818 |
Losers' Club (Turkish: Kaybedenler Kulübü) is a 2011 Turkish comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Tolga Örnek based on a true story, starring Nejat İşler and Yiğit Özşener as the co-hosts of a contorversial mid-90s Istanbul radio show. The film, which opened on March 25, 2011 at number 2 in the Turkish box office, is one of the highest grossing Turkish films of 2011.[1]
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The film was shot on location in Kadiköy, Istanbul, Turkey.[2]
Kaan and Mete, co-hosts of a mid 1990s radio show called Kaybedenler Kulübü (Losers' Club), struggle to deal with their daily lives after their show becomes an instant hit. Kaan meets Zeynep, the girl of his dreams, but their relationship comes under pressure as the show continues to stir controversy and attract fans from every segment of Istanbul society.
The film opened on nationwide general release in 145 screens across Turkey on March 25, 2011 at number 2 in the national box office with a first weekend gross of US$428,961.[3]