Talihli Amele
1980, Turkish. Directed by Atıf Yılmaz.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Turkish
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- Released
- 15 January 1980
- Country
- Turkey
- Written by
- Başar Sabuncu
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Talihli Amele runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Talihli Amele isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 January 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Talihli Amele?
Talihli Amele (1980) was directed by Atıf Yılmaz and stars İlyas Salman, Hümeyra, Metin Serezli.