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Zengo (2020): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Zengo is a 2020 comedy directed by Şahan Gökbakar, starring Dilşah Demir as Fazilet, Ece İrtem and Yasemin Sakallıoğlu. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $409,418 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 10/100.

worldwide gross
$409.4K
Echo Score
10
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Zengo (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Şahan Gökbakar
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zengo About?

The premise of Zengo without spoilers.

A passionate housewife and aspiring fashion designer, with the skilled assistance of her tailor Fazilet, strives to bring her creative visions to life. However, her ambitions are challenged by Menkibe, a former school friend and fierce rival, creating a competitive and stylish conflict.

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Cast & crew

Zengo Cast & Characters

Dilşah Demir leads the cast as Fazilet, with Ece İrtem as Menkibe and Yasemin Sakallıoğlu as Zengo. Directed by Şahan Gökbakar; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Zengo Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 10/100, strongest in sensory experience (15) and weakest in rewatch factor (5).

10 /100

Zengo Echo Score Breakdown

Zengo is overwhelmingly criticized across all dimensions, resulting in a very low aggregate rating. Reviewers consistently cite amateurish production, overbearing performances, an incoherent narrative, and a lack of any redeeming sensory or rewatch value. The few isolated positive remarks appear sarcastic rather than genuine. Consequently, the film delivers little to no appeal for repeat viewings or broader audiences.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 12

    In terms of art and craft, the film is described as shot amateurishly, with unprofessional cinematography and a lack of cohesive direction. Critics note absurd visual sequences and an overall disregard for production standards. The editing does not appear to mitigate these issues, leaving a disjointed final product. Overall, the technical execution is judged as severely deficient.

  • Character & Emotion 10

    When evaluating character and emotion, reviewers emphasize the lead's constant yelling and poorly delivered jokes, which undermine any emotional resonance. Acting is called cringy, with no chemistry or depth observed among the cast. The characters fail to engage the audience, reinforcing a perception of flat and unconvincing performances. Consequently, the character work is viewed as markedly weak.

  • Story & Flow 8

    The story and flow are cited as incoherent and unoriginal, with a plot that many find absurd and unengaging. Critics remark on a lack of meaningful progression, repetitive jokes, and an overall sense of wasted time. Pacing appears erratic, offering no compelling narrative hooks. As a result, the storyline is judged to be fundamentally flawed.

  • Sensory Experience 15

    Sensory experience receives criticism for noisy performances and a lack of thoughtful sound design, while visual style is described as chaotic and poorly constructed. No reviewers highlight effective music or soundscapes; instead, they point to an overwhelming reliance on shouted dialogue. The cumulative effect is a disordered sensory presentation that offers little aesthetic pleasure.

  • Rewatch Factor 5

    Rewatch factor is uniformly low, with multiple reviewers advising audiences to skip the film entirely. The only hint of potential repeat viewing comes from a niche audience that enjoys “so-bad-it’s-good” movies, but this is not presented as a mainstream appeal. Overall, the film is deemed unlikely to retain viewers for subsequent viewings.

Box office

Zengo Box Office

Zengo grossed $409,418 worldwide.

2020 box office

Worldwide gross

$409.4K

International
$409.4K
Details

Zengo Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “زينغو” and “זנגו”.

Also known as
  • زينغو
  • זנגו
  • Зенго

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FAQ

Zengo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Zengo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zengo?

Zengo runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Zengo released?

Zengo was released on March 6, 2020.

Who directed Zengo?

Zengo was directed by Şahan Gökbakar.

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Who is in the cast of Zengo?

Zengo stars Dilşah Demir as Fazilet, Ece İrtem as Menkibe and Yasemin Sakallıoğlu as Zengo, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Zengo make at the box office?

Zengo grossed $409,418 worldwide.

Does Zengo have a post-credit scene?

No. Zengo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zengo in?

The original language of Zengo is Turkish.

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