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.

• DirectorAtıf Yılmaz
• Release15 January 1980
• Genre
  Comedy / Drama
• Duration1h 15m
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  5.556
  9 reviews
• Productions

  Alfa Film