Istanbul United
Originally released in 2014. Istanbul United is a documentary film. directed by Farid Eslam. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Ultra Fans of the three foremost football clubs in Istanbul, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas, have been known all over Europe for their unconditional support of their teams, and their mutual rivalry that often resulted in extremely violent clashes. The current protest movement in Turkey -originated to protect Gezi-park against demolition- is a movement against the ruling AK party. The ruthless dealings of the police against peaceful protesters sparked a nation-wide movement. Then something remarkable happened: fans of the competing football teams united for a common cause for the first time ever. The football ultras now fight side by side against the police and use their experience with clashes to help the protesters against tear gas and to build barricades. The name for their alliance: Istanbul United.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Istanbul United about?
The Ultra Fans of the three foremost football clubs in Istanbul, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas, have been known all over Europe for their unconditional support of their teams, and their mutu...
Who directed Istanbul United?
Istanbul United was directed by Farid Eslam.
How long is Istanbul United?
Istanbul United has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Istanbul United released?
Istanbul United was released on September 18, 2014 in theaters.