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Where's Firuze? (2004)
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Original name: Neredesin Firuze
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: Turkey
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
Having failed incredibly many times in attempts to find a big talent and to be rich, the two producers and their only two contracted singers struggle to clean their debts and make their dreams come true, no matter what happens. Being in a tight spot, they rely on a gastarbeiter who they hear sing over the phone. They desperately invite him to Turkey. Then, out of the blue, an inspirational lady, Firuze, shows up and supports the gang both morally and financially. With the support they receive from Firuze, the gang start walking, slowly but decisively, towards their aim. Just when they think they really can turn things around, they learn that Firuze is actually a schizophrenic and they did it all by themselves.
Style:
semi serious, feel good, humorous, witty, art house, realistic
Plot:
ambition, lifestyle, desire for fame, rising to stardom, fall in love, showbiz, nothing goes right, musician's life, artists and showbiz, buddies, model, friends, love and romance, folk, partners, disorder, unsuccessful, mafia, angel, money, wedding, singer, suicide, dream, mysterious woman ...
Time:
21st century, contemporary
Place:
turkey, istanbul turkey
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