The Art of Being a Man

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The Art of Being a Man

1989

1h 23m

8.0(1 votes)

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A Turk and a German try their hand at the art of being a man. They love the women on the Ferris wheel, seal their male friendship with a chicken heart feast and occasionally send their philosophical thoughts on a paper boat.

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7 featured cast members

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Matthias Drawe

Rasit Tuncay

Veronica Weiss

Vera Ucello

Thornton Jacobs

Sissi Salomon

Silvia Castillo

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Directed by: Matthias Drawe
Rasit Tuncay
Written by: Matthias Drawe
Rasit Tuncay

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