Storyline
In 1970, Melek Tez came to Berlin as a young worker from Turkey. A confident woman, she first countered racist resentments and remarks with irony and wit. Jokingly, she even referred to herself as a "Kümmeltürkin", a derogatory German term for Turkish migrants. Yet after fourteen humiliating years, her fighting spirit has given way to resignation: Melek Tez is returning to Turkey. Blending documentary, interviews and re-enacted scenes, director Jeanine Meerapfel chronicles Melek Tez' life experience.
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Melek Tez
Self
Gülcin Tez
Self
Jeanine Meerapfel
Self (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
Melek Leaves was released on February 1, 1985.
The runtime of Melek Leaves is 1h 28m.
Melek Leaves is a Documentary movie.
Melek Leaves has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Melek Leaves is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Melek Leaves was directed by Jeanine Meerapfel.
The main cast of Melek Leaves includes Melek Tez, Gülcin Tez, Jeanine Meerapfel.
Melek Leaves is originally in German.