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Release Year1972
Runtime—
LanguageTurkish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes—
DirectorZeki Ökten
WritersVural Pakel
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBroken Life
About Broken Life
The film tells the story of a singer who loses his voice and the prima donna he falls in love with. Orhan, a former singer, lost his voice and his fame years ago. Unable to make a living, Orhan cannot pay his debt to Tarık, the owner of a casino. Tarık convinces Orhan to marry the prima donna Pınar in order to pay off his debt. Tarık's goal is to seize Pınar's fortune. Orhan, who is in love with Pınar, tries to stop Tarık when he learns of his plan. However, he is forced to submit to Tarık's threats. Orhan, who refuses to give up on Pınar, devises a plan to protect her.
Directed by Zeki Ökten, Broken Life leans on a strong ensemble — Kartal Tibet, Fatma Belgen, Kahraman Kıral — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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