Losers' Club Explained

Losers' Club
Director:Tolga Örnek
Cinematography:Burak Kanbir
Editing:Haluk Arus
Studio:Ekip Film
Distributor:Tiglon Film
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:Turkey
Language:Turkish
Gross:US$2,864,818

Losers' Club (Turkish: Kaybedenler Kulübü) is a 2011 Turkish comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Tolga Örnek based on a true story, starring Nejat İşler and Yiğit Özşener as the co-hosts of a controversial mid-90s Istanbul radio show. The film, which opened on at number 2 in the Turkish box office, is one of the highest grossing Turkish films of 2011.[1]

Production

The film was shot on location in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey.[2]

Synopsis

Kaan and Mete, co-hosts of a mid 1990s radio show called Kaybedenler Kulübü (Losers' Club), struggle to deal with their daily lives after their show becomes an instant hit. Kaan meets Zeynep, the girl of his dreams, but their relationship comes under pressure as the show continues to stir controversy and attract fans from every segment of Istanbul society.

Cast

Release and reception

The film opened on nationwide general release in 145 screens across Turkey on at number 2 in the national box office with a first weekend gross of US$ 428,961.[3]

Festival screenings

Awards

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'The Losers' Club' brings shock jocks of 1990s Istanbul back to life . Emrah . Güler . . 2011-04-03 . 2011-05-25 .
  2. Web site: Filming locations for Kaybedenler Kulübü . IMDB . 2011-05-25 .
  3. Web site: Kaybedenler Kulübü . Box Office Mojo . 2011-05-25 .