Mercedes mon Amour (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1993, Mercedes mon Amour is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Tunç Okan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mercedes mon Amour stars İlyas Salman as Bayram, Menderes Samancılar as İbrahim, Savaş Yurttaş and Valérie Lemoine as Kezban, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Mercedes mon Amour has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mercedes mon Amour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mercedes mon Amour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mercedes mon Amour (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mercedes mon Amour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mercedes mon Amour worth watching?
- Mercedes mon Amour holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mercedes mon Amour?
- Mercedes mon Amour stars İlyas Salman, Menderes Samancılar, Savaş Yurttaş, Valérie Lemoine and Saadet Gürses.
- When was Mercedes mon Amour released?
- Mercedes mon Amour was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.