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Tele Kızlar
Şahin is a courageous and aggressive police commissioner who pursues female traffickers. He is the nightmare of the gangs involved in white slavery that he has been pursuing for years. Yusuf, one of the most ruthless criminals in illegal crime networks that wound the conscience of society, lures innocent young girls with his good looks and sells them, causing them to become prostitutes. Unable to bear this, a prostitute named Sema attempts suicide by cutting her wrists. Yusuf takes her to the forest to avoid trouble. When Yusuf sees that another prostitute named Cansu witnessed the incident, he threatens her as well. The frightened young woman takes refuge in the home of Çağla, a prostitute she trusts. Çağla hides Cansu and does not tell anyone where she is. The police investigate the suicide of Sema.
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Plot Summary
This Turkish film follows a group of women who become involved in criminal activities, navigating the dangerous underworld of the city. As they pursue wealth and power, they must confront betrayals and violent encounters. The narrative explores their struggles for survival and their attempts to outmaneuver both the law and rival gangs.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for 'Tele Kızlar' is scarce due to its nature as a lesser-known Turkish film from the 1980s. Contemporary reviews are not readily available in widely accessible archives. Audience reception within Turkey during its release would likely have been tied to the popular genre conventions of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Often viewed as a product of its time, reflecting popular Turkish crime and drama tropes.
Features strong female characters navigating a male-dominated criminal landscape.
Its gritty portrayal of urban crime is characteristic of 1980s Turkish cinema.
Google audience: As specific audience reviews for 'Tele Kızlar' are not widely documented, general sentiment would likely align with audiences of similar Turkish crime dramas from the era, appreciating its action and dramatic elements.
Fun Fact
The film is representative of a genre of Turkish cinema that often blended action, crime, and melodrama, catering to a specific audience segment in the 1980s.
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