Asmali Konak: Hayat

There's nothing like picturesque Turkey filling an enormous screen in front of you (along with Bahar- the film's female lead) This director took a double dare when he made the most successful series in Turkey (think America's Sopranos) finale into a film and then brought it's lead character to New York City. The film's unique opening dream sequence is unlike any film of its kind- with sets that push the limits and throw this film into a stand alone category. The Director still keeps the cultural differences both in the film's cinematography and plot. Apparently when this series aired in Turkey the country stopped what it was doing and turned on the tele.