
The love story of rich Hursit and Fadime, the daughter of a roasted chickpea maker..


Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you've got a soft spot for vintage operettas or want to see how cinema was flexing its muscles back in the day. If you need explosions or tight, fast-paced editing, stay away. You’ll be bored to tears within five minutes. But if you’re a fan of classic theater-style acting and d...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Muhsin Ertugrul

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"Is it worth your time? Honestly, only if you've got a soft spot for vintage operettas or want to see how cinema was flexing its muscles back in the day. If you need explosions or tight, fast-paced editing, stay away. You’ll be bored to tears within five minutes. But if you’re a fan of classic theater-style acting and don't mind a little cheese, you might actually find yourself smiling at the screen. It’s all about Hursit and Fadime. She’s the daughter of a chickpea vendor—the titular Horhor Aga..."
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