Mercedes Mon Amour
1992
Synopsis
Bayram works hard in Germany and buys himself a yellow Mercedes, he then sets off for his village in Turkey. The film tells the story of the events that happen during his 7 hours travel to Turkey from Germany.
Editorial
Based on a classic novel by Adalet Ağaoğlu, Mercedes Mon Amour is a darkly humorous journey into the psyche of Turkey’s migrant labor class. İlyas Salman’s unique portrayal of Bayram, a resilient yet vulnerable worker, underscores his standing as a unique voice for the oppressed in Turkish cinema.
