Istanbul Calling
Apr 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
Director
Alexandre BüyükodabasOverview
Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
Cast of Istanbul Calling
Crew of Istanbul Calling
About Istanbul Calling
What is Istanbul Calling about?
Deniz, a woman from Marseille whose parents kept her away from her roots, discovers the existence of Alev, her paternal great aunt, through an anonymous package. In the Istanbul of the 1960s, a detective investigated this young woman, who was mysteriously erased from familial memory. This is the debut feature by Alexandre Büyükodabaş, inspired by Chris Marker’ın La Jetée.
When was Istanbul Calling released?
Istanbul Calling was released on April 15, 2026.
How long is Istanbul Calling?
Istanbul Calling runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
Who directed Istanbul Calling?
Istanbul Calling was directed by Alexandre Büyükodabas.
Who is in the cast of Istanbul Calling?
The cast of Istanbul Calling includes Tuğba Sunguroğlu (Deniz), Eren Çiğdem (Burak) and Yurdaer Okur.