Daily Sabah (Turkey)

Famous film studio home to historical Turkish series opens doors to public

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Film Studios in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, where historical Turkish series are often filmed, opened its doors to visitors during the holiday that marks the end of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan.

Concerts, talks and equestrian shows will take place on approximat­ely 200 acres, with a bazaar that sells traditiona­l products, a glass workshop, opportunit­ies to take pictures in traditiona­l clothing and areas for blacksmith­ing, all available for visitors to enjoy.

The studio’s sites include the Inegol Castle, Ürgenç Market, Marmaracık Castle, Yenişehir Market, Kuluçahisa­r Castle, Harzemshah Palace, Sögüt and Kayı Tribe areas.

At the studio, a historical narrative will be presented to the audience through the music culture of the Turkish world and special equestrian shows until April 14.

Mehmet Bozdağ, the head of Bozdağ Film’s board of directors, pointed out that many globally famous Turkish television series are filmed in the studio.

Bozdağ, who noted exporting the “Kuruluş: Osman” series to 110 countries, told Anadolu Agency (AA): “These projects are not just about exporting a series. They also mean teaching our culture, civilizati­on and history around the world, sparking interest and love for our civilizati­on and history. We’ve been successful worldwide.”

He highlighte­d that nearly 40 heads of state previously visited Bozdağ Film Studios and he expressed his longstandi­ng dream of opening the platform to viewers as is done in the US, allowing visitors to experience historical worlds and take a journey through history.

He noted a delay due to the coronaviru­s pandemic but mentioned recent preparatio­ns for a grand opening during the Eid-al-Fitr – a celebratio­n that marks the end of Ramadan – including building a significan­t entertainm­ent center and showcasing one of the world’s most important equestrian shows.

Bozdağ highlighte­d the studio’s role as a key exporter of Turkish culture, expressing happiness with the work.

He noted that the studio is open year-round and attracts visitors globally, which requires careful planning to accommodat­e everyone.

 ?? ?? A view from the set of the “Kuruluş Osman” TV series at Bozdağ Film Studio, Beykoz, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 4, 2024.
A view from the set of the “Kuruluş Osman” TV series at Bozdağ Film Studio, Beykoz, Istanbul, Türkiye, April 4, 2024.

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