Hamam - The Turkish Bath
Francesco, an unhappily married Italian architect, inherits a steam bath in Istanbul from his recently deceased aunt and decides to leave his wife in Rome while he goes to prepare the property for sale. When Francesco arrives in Turkey, he realises how important the bath is to the community and questions his sexuality when he falls for the caretaker's handsome son.
Year: 1998
Genre: Queer Cinema, Film Festivals 1999
Country: Italy, Spain, Turkey
Director: Ferzan Ozpetek
Starring: Carlo Cecchi, Alessandro Gassman
Duration: 90 Minutes
Rating: M
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Queer Cinema
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