Greece / Mar 19, 2014 / Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
58min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kismet |
| Original language | ελληνικά (EL) |
| Spoken languages | English, ελληνικά, Türkçe |
| Production countries | Croatia, France, Greece, Qatar |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Forest Troop, Anemon Productions, ARTE GEIE, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, Greek Film Centre, Hrvatski Audiovizualni Centar |
| Release date | 27 marzo 2014 |
| Writer | Nina Maria Pashalidou |
| Editing | Thodoris Armaos |
| Cinematography | Michalis Aristomenopoulos |
| Assistant directors | Nina Maria Pashalidou |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Greece / Mar 27, 2014
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