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Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds

1999 · 133 min · Director: Tomris Giritlioğlu

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds (1999) is a romance drama, directed by Tomris Giritlioğlu. It stars Zuhal Olcay and Hülya Avşar. The 133-minute film holds an audience score of 5.3/10.

What Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds Is About

During the period of the Wealth Tax, where many non-Muslims in Turkey were forced to pay higher taxes, often in an arbitrary and unrealistic way. Nimet and Durmuş migrate from Niğde to Istanbul and take shelter with Durmuş's friend Bekir, who finds Durmuş a job at the inn. However, making a living by serving as a porter is not in line with Durmuş's ambitions. He wants everything Halit Bey has, the inn owner. Halit Bey begins to dispose of his property in order to pay the tax stipulated to his beloved wife Nora, who was treated in a nursing home. Wealth Tax has begun to affect everyone's destiny.

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What is Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds about?

During the period of the Wealth Tax, where many non-Muslims in Turkey were forced to pay higher taxes, often in an arbitrary and unrealistic way. Nimet and Durmuş migrate from Niğde to Istanbul and take shelter with Durmuş's friend Bekir, who finds Durmuş a job at the inn.

Where can I watch Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

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How long is Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds runs for 133 minutes (2h 13m).

When did Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds come out?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds was released in 1999.

Who directed Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds was directed by Tomris Giritlioğlu.

Who stars in Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds stars Zuhal Olcay, Hülya Avşar, Zafer Algöz, Kamran Usluer.

What is Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds's rating?

Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 5.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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