Kanak Attack (2000)
The three friends Ertan, Kemal and Mehdi live in Kiel. They are foreigners, "Kanaks", as they proudly call themselves. For them, this term is an expression of their attitude to life. The trio keeps their heads above water with small-time crooks, but over time they are drawn deeper and deeper into a maelstrom of violence and crime. On a whim, Erkan acts as the protector of two prostitutes and makes enemies of two unscrupulous pimps. After a failed robbery, Ertan ends up in prison for a short time and Kemal is deported to Turkey. However, the two proud "Kanaks" don't let this get them down, on the contrary: together, the friends now want to build a drug air bridge between Istanbul and Germany. But the dream of quick money ends in death and grief for Kemal and Ertan.
Cast
- Haluk Piyes - Ertan
- David Scheller - Kemal
- Tyron Ricketts - Mehdi
- Oezlem Cetin - Yonca
- Nadeshda Brennicke - Sandra
- Ercan Durmaz - Attila
- Murat Yılmaz - Zlatko
- Ralph Herforth - Bülent
- Belhe Zaimoglu - Bülents Frau
- Benno Fürmann - Der Neue
Screenplay
- Bernhard Wutka (Screenplay)
- Feridun Zaimoglu (Screenplay)
- Feridun Zaimoglu (Novel)
Themes
Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
dual identity, identity, home, german-turkish living together, brothel, identity crisis, boy gang
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kanak Attack about?
- The three friends Ertan, Kemal and Mehdi live in Kiel. They are foreigners, "Kanaks", as they proudly call themselves. For them, this term is an expression of their attitude to life. The trio keeps their heads above water with small-time crooks, but over time they are drawn deeper and deeper into a maelstrom of violence and crime. On a whim, Erkan acts as the protector of two prostitutes and makes enemies of two unscrupulous pimps. After a failed robbery, Ertan ends up in prison for a short time and Kemal is deported to Turkey. However, the two proud "Kanaks" don't let this get them down, on the contrary: together, the friends now want to build a drug air bridge between Istanbul and Germany. But the dream of quick money ends in death and grief for Kemal and Ertan.
- Who directed Kanak Attack?
- Kanak Attack was directed by Lars Becker.
- Who stars in Kanak Attack?
- Kanak Attack stars Haluk Piyes, David Scheller, Tyron Ricketts, Oezlem Cetin, Nadeshda Brennicke, Ercan Durmaz.
- How long is Kanak Attack?
- Kanak Attack has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Kanak Attack?
- Kanak Attack is a Drama film.
- Where was Kanak Attack produced?
- Kanak Attack was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Kanak Attack?
- The themes of Kanak Attack include: Philosophical and Existential Questions.