Losers' Club


Losers' Club is a 2011 Turkish comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Tolga Örnek based on a true story, starring Nejat İşler and Yiğit Özşener as the co-hosts of a controversial mid-90s Istanbul radio show. The film, which opened on at number 2 in the Turkish box office, is one of the highest grossing Turkish films of 2011.

Production

The film was shot on location in Kadiköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Synopsis

Kaan and Mete, co-hosts of a mid 1990s radio show called Kaybedenler Kulübü, struggle to deal with their daily lives after their show becomes an instant hit. Kaan meets Zeynep, the girl of his dreams, but their relationship comes under pressure as the show continues to stir controversy and attract fans from every segment of Istanbul society.

Cast

The film opened on nationwide general release in 145 screens across Turkey on at number 2 in the national box office with a first weekend gross of US$ 428,961.

Festival screenings