Kismet
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Maria Pashalidou
- Screenplay & Story
- Nina Maria Pashalidou
- Original Title
- Kismet
- Country of Origin
- Croatia, France, Greece, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek, Turkish
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Forest Troop, Anemon Productions, ARTE GEIE, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, Greek Film Centre, Hrvatski Audiovizualni Centar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Maria Pashalidou
Nina Maria Pashalidou
Thodoris Armaos
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Maria Pashalidou
Director
Thodoris Armaos
Editor
Nina Maria Pashalidou
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kismet
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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?
The principal cast of Kismet includes Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Beren Saat, Meryem Uzerli.
When was Kismet released and how long is it?
Kismet was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 58m.