Turkish Passion

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Vicente Aranda

Writers

Antonio Gala, Vicente Aranda

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Country

Spain

Release date

18 November 1994

Box office

$3,777,141

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Ana Belén

  Desideria

• 

  Georges Corraface

  Yaman

• 

  Ramón Madaula

  Ramiro

• 

  Sílvia Munt

  Laura

• 

  Blanca Apilánez

  Felisa

• 

  Francis Lorenzo

  Marcelo

• 

  Helio Pedregal

  Arturo

• 

  Loles León

  Paulina

• 

  Rasim Öztekin

  Hermano de Yamán

• 

  Güzin Özipek

  Madre de Yamán

• 

  Laura Mañá

  Blanche

• 

  Patrick Guillemin

  Denís