A German man fells in love with a Turkish woman and changes his lifestyle for her family.
Acting
Christian Ulmen commits fully to cringe-worthy transformation.
Writing
Genuine observations buried under broad comedy.
Director
Christof Wahl
Christian Ulmen
Daniel Hagenberger
Aylin Tezel
Aylin Denizoglu
Dar Salim
Cem Denizoglu
Axel Stein
Ulli
Inez Bjørg David
Lysa
Samuel Finzi
Kleinmüller
Vladimir Burlakov
Karl
Nora Tschirner
Tätowiererin
Lukas Podolski
himself
Gitta Schweighöfer
Frau Hagenberger
Peter Prager
Herr Hagenberger
Lilay Huser
Frau Denizoglu
Vedat Erincin
Herr Denizoglu
Theresa Underberg
Gaby Haas
Collien Fernandes
Frau in Club
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film sparked debate in Germany about whether it reinforces or satirizes Turkish-German integration stereotypes. Director Wahl claimed it was 'loving mockery of both sides.'
Aylin Tezel, who plays the love interest, is actually half-Turkish in real life — unlike Ulmen's character, she didn't have to fake the culture clash.
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