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2018114 min0documentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Anatolian Trip

2018114 min0documentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

An amateur rock band from Istanbul travels across Turkey, performing in cities like Ankara and Izmir to connect with local audiences through music.

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An amateur rock band from Istanbul travels across Turkey, performing in cities like Ankara and Izmir to connect with local audiences through music.

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Deniz Tortumdirector

Can Eskinazidirector

Cem Celal Bilgecast

Mustafa C. Aydıncast

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Istanbul's amateur rock band travels across Turkey, from Ankara to Izmir, on an unplanned tour. The band members perform for different audiences, connecting through their music. They engage with local communities and reflect on the country's cultural richness. Directed by Deniz Tortum, Anatolian Trip runs for 114 minutes and was released in 2018. The film captures the dynamics of art and community amid social and political challenges in Turkey.

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