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Afife Jale (1987)

Movie ★ 6.0

Drama

The life of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female theater artist, is recounted. Since childhood, Afife has been a free-spirited girl who loves her freedom. However, she lives in a conservative family environment. When she turned twelve, she was forced to wear a veil despite her objections. With the support of her family elders, her father allowed her to study painting at the School of Fine Arts. However, Afife's heart was set on theater. Initially, she staged plays for her friends on a small stage she had set up inside her home, performing the plays of the Afife Company. Her greatest obstacle was her father. With the support of her grandfather, the Pasha, and her childhood friend and lover, Dr. Ziya, Afife stood up to her father. She could not suppress her desire for much longer.

Kemal Uzun Director Nezihe Araz Writer Selim İleri Writer Şahin Kaygun Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1987
IMDb
tt0967474
Country
Turkey
Language
Turkish

Cast

Müjde Ar Müjde Ar Afife Jale Tarık Tarcan Tarık Tarcan Ziya Macit Koper Macit Koper Alev Sezer Alev Sezer Gülsen Tuncer Gülsen Tuncer Şahika Tekand Şahika Tekand İsmet Ay İsmet Ay Güler Ökten Güler Ökten İlkay Saran İlkay Saran Reşit Gürzap Reşit Gürzap Berrin Koper Berrin Koper Güzin Çorağan Güzin Çorağan Toron Karacaoğlu Toron Karacaoğlu Burhanettin Serra Yılmaz Serra Yılmaz Şaziye Nezihe Becerikli Nezihe Becerikli Bülent Erbaşar Erol Durak Erol Durak Tunca Yönder Tunca Yönder

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Frequently asked questions

What is Afife Jale about?
The life of Afife Jale, the first Turkish female theater artist, is recounted. Since childhood, Afife has been a free-spirited girl who loves her freedom. However, she lives in a conservative family environment. When she turned twelve, she was forced to wear a veil despite her objections. With the support of her family elders, her father allowed her to study painting at the School of Fine Arts. However, Afife's heart was set on theater. Initially, she staged plays for her friends on a small stage she had set up inside her home, performing the plays of the Afife Company. Her greatest obstacle was her father. With the support of her grandfather, the Pasha, and her childhood friend and lover, Dr. Ziya, Afife stood up to her father. She could not suppress her desire for much longer.
Who directed Afife Jale?
Afife Jale was directed by Kemal Uzun, Şahin Kaygun.
Who stars in Afife Jale?
Afife Jale stars Müjde Ar, Tarık Tarcan, Macit Koper, Alev Sezer.
When was Afife Jale released?
Afife Jale is a 1987 drama film.
Where can I watch Afife Jale?
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