Turkish Passion
5.3
A young woman’s passion forms the basis of this erotic Spanish drama adapted from a popular novel by Antonio Gala. The night before Desideria’s marriage, her girl friends give her some valuable advice on sex. The marriage takes place, and while it is generally happy, her husband Ramiro suffers from sexual dysfunction and Desideria is frustrated. The two end up on holiday in Istanbul with two friends. Desideria falls madly in love with the sensual ambiance of the ancient, teeming city. She begins a passionate affair with a handsome Turkish guide, Yaman. Upon her return home, she learns that she is pregnant. Ramiro agrees to support the child, but unfortunately it dies in infancy and the grieving Desideria flees for Istanbul to find her lover. She finds him and they renew their torrid affair. Later she learns some distressing things about Yaman, but this does not stop her from becoming his sexual slave and a call girl for wealthy carpet sellers.
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Cast
24 people
Ana Belén
Desideria
Known for
A Perfect Story
Freedomfighters
Georges Corraface
Yaman
Known for
A Touch of Spice
Escape from L.A.
Ramón Madaula
Ramiro
Known for
Isabel
Cathedral of the Sea
Sílvia Munt
Laura
Known for
Requirements to Be a Normal Person
Blanca Apilánez
Felisa
Known for
Mother
Kiki: Love to Love
Francis Lorenzo
Marcelo
Known for
Red Eagle
The Gardener
Helio Pedregal
Arturo
Known for
Talk to Her
Loles León
Paulina
Known for
La que se avecina
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Rasim Öztekin
Hermano de Yamán
Known for
Pardon
G.O.R.A.
Güzin Özipek
Madre de Yamán
Known for
Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite
The Plaintiff
Laura Mañá
Blanche
Known for
The Tit and the Moon
Freedomfighters
Patrick Guillemin
Denís
Known for
La Classe américaine
Vicente Aranda Director · Antonio Gala Author José Nieto Composer
Worldwide gross $3.8M · First release November 18, 1994 · Produced in Spain
Box office
Worldwide gross
$3,777,141
Production
Sogepaq
Production
Lolafilms
Production
Cartel
Production
Creativos Asociados de Radio y Televisión (CARTEL)
Production
Spain
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Languages
Original title
La pasión turca
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Spain · November 18, 1994
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Czechia
April 29, 2001 · Digital
Türkiye
May 10, 1996 · Theatrical
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