Antep Fıstığı

Simge, who was born and raised in Germany, had her grandfather cut off all ties with her because her mother did not marry a man from Gaziantep. Simge, who lost her parents in an accident, is now alone in Germany. The life of the young woman, who had been living alone for years, changes when she learns that her sick grandfather has decided to leave all his property to Simge on the condition that she marries someone from Gaziantep. Simge, who arrives in an unfamiliar city with great fear, is hosted by Hayri, the son of her grandfather's servant Ümmühan, and his family. As Simge begins to grow fond of the city, Hayri, who falls in love with her at first sight, rescues her from various misfortunes, causing Simge to fall in love with her hero. However, Hayri's mother, Ümmühan, does not want a bride who is unfamiliar with Gaziantep culture, forcing Simge to quickly learn this new culture.

Directed by Oğuz Yalçın, Antep Fıstığı leans on a strong ensemble — Ivana Sert, Orhan Uslu, Sefa Zengin — 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 comedy titles of 2018.