Turkish Passion (1994)
La pasión turca
Overview
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.
Where to watch Turkish Passion
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Film Movement Plus | — | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | — | — |
| Italy | Infinity Selection | — | — |
| Saudi Arabia | FlixOlé | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Turkish Passion in 36 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Turkish Passion about?
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. Turkish Passion is a Drama movie, released on 1994-11-18, runtime 112 minutes.
Is Turkish Passion worth watching?
TMDB users rate Turkish Passion 5.5 out of 10 from 54 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Turkish Passion?
In the United States, Turkish Passion streams on Film Movement Plus. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Vicente Aranda
Cast
- Ana Belén as Desideria
- Georges Corraface as Yaman
- Ramón Madaula as Ramiro
- Sílvia Munt as Laura
- Blanca Apilánez as Felisa
- Francis Lorenzo as Marcelo
- Helio Pedregal as Arturo
- Loles León as Paulina
- Rasim Öztekin as Hermano de Yamán
- Güzin Özipek as Madre de Yamán
- Laura Mañá as Blanche
- Patrick Guillemin as Denís
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