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Turkish Passion

  • November 18, 1994
  • 112 min.
  • Drama
  • Spain
A young woman’s passion forms the basis of this erotic Spanish drama adapted from a popular novel by Antonio Gala. The night before Desideria’s marriage, her girl friends give her some valuable advice on sex. The marriage takes place, and while it is generally happy, her husband Ramiro suffers from sexual dysfunction and Desideria is frustrated. The two end up on holiday in Istanbul with two friends. Desideria falls madly in love with the sensual ambiance of the ancient, teeming city. She begins a passionate affair with a handsome Turkish guide, Yaman. Upon her return home, she learns that she is pregnant. Ramiro agrees to support the child, but unfortunately it dies in infancy and the grieving Desideria flees for Istanbul to find her lover. She finds him and they renew their torrid affair. Later she learns some distressing things about Yaman, but this does not stop her from becoming his sexual slave and a call girl for wealthy carpet sellers.

Original title: La pasión turca

12

nominations

17%

winning rate

2

wins

Goya Awards #9 - 1995

Award People Status
Best Picture
Best Directing Vicente Aranda
Best Actress in a Leading Role Ana Belén
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Sílvia Munt
Best Adapted Screenplay Vicente Aranda
Best Cinematography José Luis Alcaine
Best Original Score José Nieto Winner
Best Sound Ricard Casals, Gilles Ortion
Best Production Design Josep Rosell i Palau
Best Production Supervision José Luis Escolar Winner
Best Costume Design Nereida Bonmatí
Best Makeup and Hairstyling Juan Pedro Hernández, Manolo Carretero

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