The Yellow Mercedes
1993 · 90 MIN · IMDB 7.8 · 3,685 VOTES · DIR. Tunç Okan
Overview
The film is based on 'Fikrimin Ince Gulu', a novel by Adalet Agaoglu, which depicts a first generation gurbetci/guest-worker returning home. It covers his land journey in short bursts from Germany to the Turkey's west border - and extensively from thereon to his village close to Ankara - capital of Turkey. He begins his journey purchasing a second hand yellow Mercedes - possibly his first car - using his meager savings working as a laborer. Offering deep insight into the mind of a manual laborer Bayram (Ilyas Salman) making his first trip back home, resorting to flashbacks in highlighting Bayram's motivation and experiences from his childhood right up to the events leading to his first departure from Turkey to Germany.
Dialogue Timeline — 502 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:00 Enjoy the movie.. By Bubu.
00:06:07 Dumbass..
00:08:00 Bayram Unal! Bayram Unal! I dont confirm Bayram Unal's entrance!
00:10:32 Solmaz looks so upset.
00:13:54 -Congrats Kezban! I m proud of you. You really made me surprised.
00:20:31 How precious car you have! ugh!
00:25:11 If only, I had stopped in this gas station with donkey. you idiot Bayram!
00:30:18 Aha! Enough! Hurry Balkiz!
00:34:06 Who knows that they live in Europe for long years. they saved much more than me.
00:36:45 Kezban, this victory is ours.
00:40:40 Anyway Balkiz, we have go to village without star and taillight.
00:44:57 It has an authentic lighter.
00:50:10 -You must see Ahmet's new apartment. It s so large and luxurious. Fully vinly floor covered. Double bathroom covered with marble.
00:52:45 Excuse me, I tried to light your smoke but I was a bit late.
00:55:08 -Give my luggages right now.
01:01:10 You fucked up my car.
01:04:17 It is because of the spattering stone by you. Pay it!
01:07:03 -I think of your health certificate. It can last for weeks.
01:09:25 Ah Kezban! You should see what comes over me just because of you.
01:16:37 -No avail to cry, Bayram. I cant feed him for no reason.
01:21:32 -However, it is a great car. It is still running.
01:25:15 -I am from Cakmak village.
01:26:22 -All Ibrahim and his family scattered.
50:01:02 -How comes? I didnt realize any sign.