Kismet

A warm, eye-opening look at how glossy TV dramas quietly reshape women's lives across cultures.

Directed by

Nina Maria Pashalidou

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Halit Ergenç, Bergüzar Korel, Beren Saat

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Gender, media, identity, freedom

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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