The Immortal One

A young professor visiting Istanbul forms a brief relationship with a mysterious woman who serves as his guide. As he becomes attracted to her, he suspects she might be linked to a prostitution ring. When she suddenly vanishes, the man attempts to find her, but he is met with denial from the locals who claim not to know her. His search leads to a blurring of memory and reality, leaving him uncertain if his experiences are real or dreams.

Directed and written by Alain Robbe-Grillet, this 1963 drama and mystery is a co-production between Italy, Turkey, and France. The film stars Jacques Doniol-Valcroze as the protagonist and Françoise Brion as the woman, with supporting roles played by Guido Celano, Sezer Sezin, Ayfer Feray, and Belkis Mutlu. The movie has a runtime of 102 minutes.

Audience reception has been generally positive. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,600 votes. It also has a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 46 votes.