On 10 September 1964, Germany’s one-millionth "guest worker" was welcomed. Spanning a period of no less than 45 year,s this film by sisters Yasemin Samdereli (director) and Nesrin Samdereli (screenplay) tells the story of guest worker number one-million-and-one—a man named Hüseyin Yilmaz and his family.

Germany had long since become the family’s home when without warning one night Hüseyin surprises his loved ones with the news that he has bought a house in Turkey and now wants to return to the old country. Refusing to brook the slightest opposition, the entire family set off for Turkey. This marks the beginning of a journey full of memories arguments and reconciliations—until, that is, the family trip takes an unexpected turn…

Germany 2010

Satirical tragic comedy

Director: Yasemin Şamdereli

DVD 95 min

German with English subtitles

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This event is part of the Goethe-Institut's 2023 Open-Air Cinema Series. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our open air theatre in the Goethe-Institut's backyard at 170 Back Street. Feel free to bring friends snacks and beverages. No RSVP required.

This event is part of the Goethe-Institut's 2023 Open-Air Cinema Series. It is looking forward to welcoming you at its open air theater in the Goethe-Institut's backyard at 170 Back Street. Feel free to bring friends snacks and beverages. No RSVP required.

All films in this series:

08/02

HELLO AGAIN—A WEDDING A DAY

8:00 PM | Comedy

08/09

LOVE DEUTSCHMARKS AND DEATH

8:00 PM | Documentary

08/16

ALMANYA—WELCOME TO GERMANY

8:00 PM | Satirical comedy

08/23

GUNDERMANN

8:00 PM | Biographical music film

08/30

HÖRDUR

8:00 PM | Coming-of-age film