In Turkey, the screens out the third season of the acclaimed television series "Magnificent Century" about the life and love of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his harem of concubines Roksolany foreigner. The series caused a lot of gossip, has awakened interest in history, he has raised the bar in the genre and brought melodrammy quality Turkish telenovelas to the next level.

How it was

The first season of "The Magnificent Century" was released in 2011. The idea of ​​this historic series appeared in 2008 in the famous screenwriter and writer Moral Okay, which has long wanted to write something about the Ottoman Empire. His idea she shared with producer Timur Saji, he supported the initiative, but the implementation of risk ideas passed three years.

By shooting were preparing for a long time: the work on the series demanded by its creators to plunge during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. Despite repeated assurances that the "Magnificent Century" - a fiction, moral Okay still borrowed to outline the basic scenario of historical events, shifting it in the genre of melodrama and using only what is considered necessary for the development of the plot.

Decoration of the series was built a separate pavilion with an area of ​​more than five thousand square meters. Painter and decorator had to work to wear, to have everything ready in time. The pavilion recreated interior of the palace of Süleyman the Magnificent, is now open to tourists from around the world. A separate part of the scenery made the house and courtyards of the palace, built by the open air - it is about three thousand square meters. I draw a sketch and carefully monitored the entire process of creating art director Zafar Knylmaz.

Another interesting fact is that it is artistic director of the series brought Timur Saji and moral Okay with well-known Turkish directors - brothers Talan, infect the idea of ​​an ambitious project. Brothers Talan read the script he proposed four series in one night and the next morning agreed to direct the show.

Composers Fakir Atakoglu, Soner Akalyn and Aytekin Atash used traditional Turkish motives for writing the soundtrack to the TV series. Their task was to create music that would reflect the might and power of the Ottoman Empire, he carried a drop of history. To record the soundtrack were selected musical instruments, which could be heard in the court of Suleiman the Magnificent during the festivities.

Find the ideal

Produced by Timur Saji and directors Yagmur and Duru Talan Talan been looking for an actress for the lead role. Roxelana had to conquer the viewers at first glance, so it was important to find "the most". Meryem Uzerli appeared in the project almost by accident: the place of already approved another actress, but as the beginning of filming everything was ready, it was decided to take on the role of Roksolany it up.

Meryem Uzerli was born and raised in Germany, she was half German, half Turk. In trials it is not too confidently speak Turkish, but her exotic looks helped her get the role in the series "Magnificent Century". After the release of the first series to anyone unknown girl woke up famous.

Halit Ergenç, who played the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, on the contrary has an extensive filmography, it was cast even before the script was finished. This is another "perfect hit" in the series. "Magnificent Century" is characterized by a great cast, each character in the series has its own character, even the minor roles are stored viewers by good casting.

Historical Romance

"Magnificent Century" has turned controversial, but without a doubt, a memorable TV series for the Turkish film industry. The creators of the project have gone on and won a huge risk. In the series lacks the battle of battles, love scenes, sharp dialogues. All this created thanks to the huge efforts of writer Moral Okay.

Tragically all fans of the series and talent Okay Morals passed away in the spring of 2012. Long battle with cancer did not affect her performance, she came up and brought to life the magical story that resonated in the hearts of the audience.

Anna Chizh

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