Red Istanbul is a captivating drama that follows the story of Orhan Şahin, a writer and editor who returns to Istanbul after 20 years away. He becomes embroiled in a web of tangled relationships when his filmmaker friend, Deniz Soysal, disappears mysteriously. As Orhan delves deeper into Deniz's life and the lives of those around him, he finds himself confronting his own past and the secrets that have haunted him for years. The film boasts an all-star cast, including Halit Ergenç, Tuba Büyüküstün, and Mehmet Günsür, and is directed by Ferzan Ozpetek, who returns to Turkey after a long absence with this film. Red Istanbul is a sophisticated, melancholic, and enigmatic tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Red Istanbul include The Age of Adaline, Call Me by Your Name, Something from Tiffany's, Decision to Leave, A Star Is Born, Love.