Kismet (2014)
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 transcends 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 taboo-breaking soaps are helping women across the region to claim their rights and transform their lives.
Director: Nina Maria Pashalidou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: March 27, 2014
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Thodoris Armaos
Production: Forest Troop, Anemon Productions, ARTE GEIE, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, Greek Film Centre, Hrvatski Audiovizualni Centar
Country: Croatia, France, Greece, Qatar
Language: English, ελληνικά, Türkçe
Original Language: el
More Films by Director: Nina Maria Pashalidou
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kismet about?
- 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 transcends 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 taboo-breaking soaps are helping women across the region to claim their rights and transform their lives.
- Who directed Kismet?
- Kismet was directed by Nina Maria Pashalidou.
- Who stars in Kismet?
- Kismet stars Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Beren Saat, Meryem Uzerli.
- How long is Kismet?
- Kismet has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Kismet?
- Kismet is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kismet produced?
- Kismet was produced in Croatia, France, Greece, Qatar.