Zenne Dancer

Directed by Caner Alper & Mehmet Binay

Daniel, a German photo-journalist in Istanbul, befriends flamboyant belly dancer Can and conservative Ahmet, whose quest for honesty and liberty leads to tragic consequences.
Zenne Dancer is a powerful Turkish drama inspired by the murder of Ahmet Yıldız, blending friendship, sexuality and honour-based violence. The film can be melodramatic, but its anger is justified and the performances give the tragedy real emotional force.

Zenne Dancer

Directed by Caner Alper & Mehmet Binay

Daniel, a German photo-journalist in Istanbul, befriends flamboyant belly dancer Can and conservative Ahmet, whose quest for honesty and liberty leads to tragic consequences.

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Zenne Dancer is a powerful Turkish drama inspired by the murder of Ahmet Yıldız, blending friendship, sexuality and honour-based violence. The film can be melodramatic, but its anger is justified and the performances give the tragedy real emotional force.