The movie “40” released in 2009, is a tale of three strangers intersecting in the crowded streets of Istanbul due to a bag full of money. Directed and written by Emre Sahin, this drama features performances by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Deniz Çakir, and Ali Atay. The following sections will take you through where this movie was filmed and reveal some interesting facts connected to it.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at two remarkable locations. The bustling and ancient city of Istanbul in Turkey served as one of the primary locations. The second location was in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles, California, United States.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine | Godwill |
| Deniz Çakir | Sevda |
| Ali Atay | Metin |
| Fatih Akgören | Mahmut |
| Riza Akin | Ahmet Abi |
| Sarp Aydinoglu | Süleyman |
| Kwesi Boakye | Young Godwill |
| Rafi Emeksiz | Godwill’s Boss |
| Jao Francisyao | Godwill’s Friend |
| Caner Güclü | Doctor |
| Asuman Kostak | Metin’s Mother |
| Funda Pelin Kurt | Metin’s Lover |
| Kristolyn Lloyd | Young Gina |
| Almula Merter | Yildiz |
| Yosi Mizrahi | Ali |
| Charles Reese | African Driver |
| Emin Saylan | Metin’s Father |
| Kofi Siriboe | Teenage Godwill |
| Özcan Özdemir | Driver |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie marked the debut of Deniz Çakir, who played the role of Sevda.
- The movie was not rated in the United States and it held a 12 rating in the Netherlands.
- The official title of the movie varies in different countries, known as “Kirk” in Turkey, “Forty” in the United States, “40 – Simbolul destinului” in Romania, “40 – Skjebnens numerologi” in Norway, and “Skæbnens numerologi” in Denmark.
- The movie had a runtime of 89 minutes.
- The movie was produced in English and Turkish languages.
- The film won two awards and received three nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Istanbul, Turkey
- Latitude: 41.0082376
- Longitude: 28.9783589
- Place ID: ChIJawhoAASnyhQR0LABvJj-zOE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: İstanbul, Türkiye
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
