Harem Suare
– A story of the impossible love between one of the Sultan's concubines and one of his eunuchs in a ha..
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.
21 May 1999
Turkish, French, Italian
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.
Ferzan Ozpetek
Ferzan Ozpetek (story and screenplay), Gianni Romoli (story and screenplay)
Marie Gillain, Alex Descas, Lucia Bosé, Valeria Golino
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...
4 wins & 5 nominations.