Harem Suare

May 21 1999 R 2h 5m
Drama, History

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.

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

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