Cast

Meltem Cumbul Mehmet Kurtulus Halil Ergün Tarık Akan Çetin Öner Memet Ali Alabora

Credits

Written by: Ziya Öztan

Plot

Şefik, a successful soldier, is one of the leading figures of the Committee of Union and Progress. When Abdulhamid II declares a constitutional monarchy, Şefik and his friends go to Istanbul.

Sinekatalog’s take

A historical drama following a young officer through the upheaval of the constitutional era. It tackles big events with a personal angle, aimed at viewers keen on late Ottoman history.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

• Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival 2003: Best Actress (Altın Portakal En İyi Kadın Oyuncu Ödülü) — Meltem Cumbul

Ratings

IMDb: 5.7 / 10 (845 votes)
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