Director: Ferzan Ozpetek; Writer: Ferzan Ozpetek, Gianni Romoli; Producer: Abdullah Baykal, Tilde Corsi, Régine Konckier, Jean-Luc Ormières, Gianni Romoli; Cinematographer: Pasquale Mari; Editor: Mauro Bonanni; Cast: Marie Gillain, Alex Descas, Lucia Bosé, Valeria Golino, Malick Bowens, Christophe Aquillon, Serra Yilmaz, Haluk Bilginer, Pelin Batu, Ayla Algan, Nilüfer Açikalin, Meriç Benlioglu, Cansel Elcin, Basak Köklükaya, Gaia Narcisi, Selda Özer
Summary: 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...
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