Germany, the Bitter Homeland (Almanya Acı Vatan) (translated)

Almanya Acı Vatan (Germany, the Bitter Homeland) is a 1979 Turkish drama film directed by Şerif Gören from a screenplay by Zehra Tan. Produced by Gülşah Film and Fatoş Film, it was shot under difficult conditions in the western sector of Berlin, a city then divided by the Berlin Wall. The film portrays the lives of Turkish migrant workers in Germany through the story of a newly married couple.

Güldane, who works in Germany, meets Mahmut during a home leave in her village. Eager to go to Germany, Mahmut enters a marriage of convenience with her, giving her his field and animals in return. Although the two part ways upon arriving in Germany, the harsh conditions of life abroad draw them closer, and they decide to make their marriage real. Mahmut's eventual transformation, however, forces Güldane to make important decisions. Hülya Koçyiğit and Rahmi Saltuk star in the leading roles.