The series "The Magnificent Century" in Turkey "broke the dam," he became the most expensive, the most discussed, the best-selling television project in the country, the Turkish movie again drew the world's attention. Ratings of the project has exceeded expectations, but a successful new beginning to take positions and its place at the top is preparing to challenge other series - "Fatih".
Towards the conquest of the West
The basis of the first series "Fatih" put Biography Fatih Sultan Mehmet (Mehmet Alif Alakurt), the sultan who conquered Constantinople and proclaimed his Istanbul - the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Mehmet was the first who received the title of sultan, he ascended to the throne at a young age, already having a military career, management experience, will power and brilliant education. Throughout his life, the sultan was surrounded by women who fight each other for his attention and love, and after his death - for the opportunity to raise their children to the throne.
Weaving historical canvas
The authors of the series "Fatih" build your project, building on the experience of "The Magnificent Century", on the principle of "do something similar, but better." One of the producers of the show was made by the creator of "The Magnificent Century" Timur Savdzhi. The general thrust of the same series predictably - in the center of a dramatic narrative, full of cruelty, treachery and political intrigues of the historical formation of the Ottoman Empire.
In "Fatiha" viewers in the first season promises to show not only the harem and the palace, but also full-fledged believable scene of military battles, diplomatic negotiations, the sultan, who is not only engaged in the problems of the family, but also runs a huge state. It is worth to remember that the manufacturers' Magnificent Century "with no less zeal stated that their project is different historical likelihood that they, of course, remove the TV series, not only about the relationship of the Sultan and his wives, concubines, and close associates, but also and the history and fate of the whole country. However, the history of the country and there was only a background.
The creators of the new project are excellent with what they have to compete, it is not surprising that they have chosen for themselves the most predictable strategy: offer viewers what they already like, but with a different sauce. Even the few promotional shots of the "Fatiha", which were presented before the trends point to an obvious stylistic similarities with the "Magnificent century."
Mix, but do not stir
The success of the series is due not only thought out script and the director's work, artists and operators, the success of the show in Turkey provide the actors, so the choice of those who will perform the role of "Fatiha" started well in advance.
On the role of the sultan Mehmet Akif Alakurt approved, this choice has surprised many, because at the beginning of the series of actions the historical prototype characters barely twenty marks, it should not look like a middle-aged man. However, Mehmet Alif Alakurt considered more than an actor in demand at home and can conquer the audience, if not the youth, the charisma. The role of the favorite concubine of the Sultan and his constant adviser Cicek Khatun received another famous actress Gamze Ozcelik.
Attention to the "Fatiha" attracted other casting news. The series for a small role, and invited well-known model Andrei Pejic. Pejic became famous for his feminine appearance and had time to act on the catwalk of famous fashion houses. The Turkish TV series, he was offered the role of parliament "beautiful" and Pejic proposal adopted. It is not known how would react to the appearance of the screen Pejic in Turkey, but the world community is looking forward to the opportunity to evaluate and discuss the results. The series will also appear such actors as: Dilyaru Khatun Myuyde Uzman Seda Akman, Birkan Sokullu Salih Bademzhi.
"Fatih" can be called a very ambitious project: before the start of the series one of the producers Fatih Aksoy announced plans for the future, so there is information and that the series will consist of two seasons: the first tells about the Padishah, the second of his children and the fight for power. After completion of the second season otsnimut several mini-series about the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. Such foresight is good news, given that the successful series is easy to turn into a tasteless show, if you do not manage to stop in time and continue to shoot the new series of habit, when they have not invested no soul, no meaning, only a desire to earn an income.
