Let the Music Play

Set in the Istanbul 1960 with political situations in Cyprus brewing and conflict between Greeks and Turks on the rise. Greek Barba is the proud owner of a little meyhane in Fatih, ?stanbul, and his best friend, Mahir is the lead clarinet player of the meyhane's band. Life is good, music and raki wash away all concerns. Barba is devoted to his Istanbul and not concerned by some nationalists stirring trouble. That's when sultry and vivacious singer Yasemin enters their lives. A love triangle begins. Passion, friendship and conflict... (Montreal World Film Festival)