Turkish Digest

ISSN No 1554-8414

Monday, July 28, 2008

Turkish soap opera a sign of cultural turn? -- baltimoresun.com

"Turkish soap opera a sign of cultural turn?
Popular TV show challenging Muslim traditions

Associated Press
July 28, 2008

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Every evening for the past four months, a tall young man with soulful blue eyes has been stealing hearts across the Middle East, from the refugee camps of the Gaza Strip to the gated mansions of Riyadh.

But it's not just the striking good looks of Mohannad, hero of the hugely popular Turkish TV soap Noor, that appeal to female viewers. He's romantic, attentive to his wife, Noor, supportive of her independence and ambitions as a fashion designer - in short, a rare gem for women in conservative, male-dominated surroundings."

More:Turkish soap opera a sign of cultural turn? -- baltimoresun.com

Labels: Middle East, Soap opera, Turkish film, TV

posted by Turkish Digest @ 12:14 PM

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Turkish filmmaker's documentary provides fresh look at history

"Turkish filmmaker's documentary provides fresh look at history

Young documentary filmmaker and journalist Mehmet Binay’s “Whispering Memories” handles the story of Armenians who stayed rather than left during the incidents of 1915. Looking at the historical events from a fresh point-of-view, Binay’s film has been screened at the Golden Apricot Film Festival in Armenian capital Yerevan, attracting much interest"

More:Turkish filmmaker's documentary provides fresh look at history - Turkish Daily News Jul 26, 2008

Labels: Armenia, Documentary, Turkey, Turkish film

posted by Turkish Digest @ 10:24 AM

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