Harem Suare

Name: Harem Suare
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1999-05-21
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Rating: 6.20
Cast: Lucia Bosé, Alex Descas, Marie Gillain, Valeria Golino

– A story of the impossible love between one of the Sultan's concubines and one of his eunuchs in a ha..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.20 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 5 Minutes

Release Year:

1999

A story of the impossible love between one of the Sultan's concubines and one of his eunuchs in a harem at the end of the Ottoman Empire.

Styles:

Sexual, Realistic, Captivating, Serious

Story Timeline:

1900s

Producing Country:

Turkey, Italy, France

Filming Locations:

Ottoman Empire, Istanbul Turkey, Middle East, Turkey

Genre:

History, Drama

Release Date:

21 May 1999

Language:

Turkish, French, Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:

R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Directed by:

Ferzan Ozpetek

Story Written By:

Gianni Romoli, Ferzan Ozpetek

Main Actors:

Lucia Bosé, Alex Descas, Marie Gillain, Valeria Golino

Plot:

As the Ottoman Empire comes to an end, an old servant spins a tale to keep the women in the Sultan's harem distracted. The story is about Safiye, who first becomes the Sultan's favorite concubine, and later the official wife. As she gains power and influence, she engages in a tryst with Nadir, the black eunuch. When the Empire falls, the Sultan escapes to Europe, leaving all the concubines behind. Safiye fights for their rights under the new order...

Awards:

4 wins & 5 nominations.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.2/10