Losers' Club (Turkish: Kaybedenler Kulübü) 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 March 25, 2011 (2011-03-25) at number 2 in the Turkish box office, is one of the highest grossing Turkish films of 2011.
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Production
The film was shot on location in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey.
Synopsis
Kaan and Mete, co-hosts of a mid 1990s radio show called Kaybedenler Kulübü (Losers' Club), 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
Nejat Isler – Kaan
Yiğit Özşener – Mete
Ahu Türkpençe – Zeynep
İdil Fırat – Asli
Rıza Kocaoğlu – Murat
Serra Yılmaz – Mother
Barış Bağcı – Devrim
Release and reception
The film opened on nationwide general release in 145 screens across Turkey on March 25, 2011 (2011-03-25) at number 2 in the national box office with a first weekend gross of US$ 428,961.
Festival screenings
18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011)
Turkish Movie Days, Helsinki (September 29 – October 1, 2011)
Awards
18th International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival (September 17–25, 2011)
Best Sound Effects: Burak Topalakçı (won, also for September)