The Ultra Fans of the three foremost football clubs in Istanbul, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas, have been known all over Europe for their unconditional more
The Ultra Fans of the three foremost football clubs in Istanbul, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas, have been known all over Europe for their unconditional support of their teams, and their mutual rivalry that often resulted in extremely violent clashes. The current protest movement in Turkey -originated to protect Gezi-park against demolition- is a movement against the ruling AK party. The ruthless dealings of the police against peaceful protesters sparked a nation-wide movement. Then something remarkable happened: fans of the competing football teams united for a common cause for the first time ever. The football ultras now fight side by side against the police and use their experience with clashes to help the protesters against tear gas and to build barricades. The name for their alliance: Istanbul United. close
“Hunger” is a historical drama by Turkish director Omer Sarikai, filmed by filmmakers from England, Ireland, Spain and Turkey. The film tells about the more
“Hunger” is a historical drama by Turkish director Omer Sarikai, filmed by filmmakers from England, Ireland, Spain and Turkey. The film tells about the old traditions of solidarity between Christians and Muslims in difficult times.
The natural disasters of 1848 led Ireland to disaster: the country was starving because of poor harvests. Neighbouring countries have taken the misfortune of the Irish people to heart and provided humanitarian aid. An amazing event was the participation of citizens of the Ottoman Empire in this action. Turkish sailors arrived from distant Asia with a cargo of food and things. Then the love of the Irish woman (Mindi Robinson) and the Muslim (Burak Ozchivit) flourished. close
The story of three generations of a family dynasty that has played a vital role in some of the most dramatic shifts in social and political history of the 20th century.
The story of three generations of a family dynasty that has played a vital role in some of the most dramatic shifts in social and political history of the 20th century. close