The Wedding
1973, Turkish. Directed by Lütfi Akad.
A family migrates to Istanbul from the rural parts of Anatolia, and they bring their traditions with them. The men of the family are giving away the girls of the family in return for a hefty bride-price. Zelha, one of the girls, revolts against this attitude and tries to save her sisters.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
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Part of a series
The Migration Trilogy: watch order
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Details
- Released
- 1 December 1973
- Original title
- Düğün
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Lütfi Akad
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The Wedding: quick answers
What should I watch before The Wedding?
Watch The Bride (1973) first.
What comes after The Wedding?
Next in the series: Blood Money (1974).
Is The Wedding worth watching?
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How long is The Wedding?
The Wedding runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Wedding have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Wedding on?
The Wedding isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1973. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wedding?
If you liked The Wedding, try Yellow Letters, I Saw the Sun, About Dry Grasses.
Who directed The Wedding?
The Wedding (1973) was directed by Lütfi Akad and stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Ahmet Mekin, Kamran Usluer.