Turkish soap operas have taken the world by storm, conquering the hearts of millions of viewers in the Middle East, North Africa, the Balkans and Asia. With unprecedented access to the industry's most glamorous actors and creative talent, ‘Kismet' unravels the secrets of this phenomenal success that ranscends religion and culture. From the lavish production sets of the most popular Turkish soap operas, the film travels to streets and homes in Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, Athens, Sofia and Mostar, to discover how these taboobreaking soaps are helping women across the region to claim their rights and transform their lives.
Director: Nina Maria Paschalidou
Script: Nina Maria Paschalidou
Cinematography: Michael Aristomenopoulos
Music: Spyros Moschoutis, Michalis Moschoutis
Coproduction: Greece/Cyprus/Bulgaria/Croatia/UAE - Anemon Forest Troop, AGITPROP - Martichka Bojilova, Nukleus Film, Veritas Films
With the support of Bulgarian National Film Center
Duration: 70 min
Script: Nina Maria Paschalidou
Cinematography: Michael Aristomenopoulos
Music: Spyros Moschoutis, Michalis Moschoutis
Coproduction: Greece/Cyprus/Bulgaria/Croatia/UAE - Anemon Forest Troop, AGITPROP - Martichka Bojilova, Nukleus Film, Veritas Films
With the support of Bulgarian National Film Center
Duration: 70 min