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.
Nina Maria Pashalidou
Director, Writer
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A Plastic Ocean75%
Tricked: The Documentary61%
Directed by John Ford70%
In the Realms of the Unreal71%
Elstree 197661%
180° South72%
Above Majestic73%
Seduced and Abandoned62%
John Candy: I Like Me78%
Sherman's March67%
Public Speaking70%
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home67%
Sidney70%
The Captains63%
Wick Is Pain74%
My Mom Jayne80%
Ronaldo69%
Western Stars70%
