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...
Written by
Ferzan Özpetek, Gianni Romoli
Directed by
Ferzan Özpetek
Crew
Production Countries
France
Production Companies
AFS Film, Les Films Balenciaga, R&C Produzioni
Languages
Italiano, Türkçe, Français
Awards
4 wins & 9 nominations
Scores
# of Votes
3,389
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA