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Harem Suare

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.9K
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Harem Suare (1999)
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In Baghdad in the early 1900's, a young woman rises up through the ranks of power within the Ottoman Empire. She and a eunuch plan an elaborate scheme for the release of the female slaves.In Baghdad in the early 1900's, a young woman rises up through the ranks of power within the Ottoman Empire. She and a eunuch plan an elaborate scheme for the release of the female slaves.In Baghdad in the early 1900's, a young woman rises up through the ranks of power within the Ottoman Empire. She and a eunuch plan an elaborate scheme for the release of the female slaves.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ferzan Özpetek
  • Writers
    • Ferzan Özpetek(story and screenplay)
    • Gianni Romoli(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marie Gillain
    • Alex Descas
    • Lucia Bosè
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ferzan Özpetek
  • Writers
    • Ferzan Özpetek(story and screenplay)
    • Gianni Romoli(story and screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Marie Gillain
    • Alex Descas
    • Lucia Bosè
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    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 9 nominations

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    Marie Gillain in Harem Suare (1999)
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    Marie Gillain and Alex Descas in Harem Suare (1999)
    Marie Gillain in Harem Suare (1999)
    Harem Suare (1999)
    Marie Gillain in Harem Suare (1999)

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    Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain
    • Safiyeas Safiye
    Alex Descas
    Alex Descas
    • Nadiras Nadir
    Lucia Bosè
    Lucia Bosè
    • Old Safiyeas Old Safiye
    Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino
    • Anitaas Anita
    Malick Bowens
    Malick Bowens
    • Midhatas Midhat
    Christophe Aquillon
    • Sumbulas Sumbul
    Serra Yilmaz
    • Gulfidanas Gulfidan
    Haluk Bilginer
    Haluk Bilginer
    • Abdulhamitas Abdulhamit
    Pelin Batu
    • Cerkez Cariyeas Cerkez Cariye
    Ayla Algan
    Ayla Algan
    • Valideas Valide
    Nilüfer Açikalin
    • Selmaas Selma
    Ali Basar
    • Komutan halitas Komutan halit
    Meriç Benlioglu
    Askin Ceylan
    • Komutanas Komutan
    Cansel Elcin
    Cansel Elcin
    • Journalisteas Journaliste
    Basak Köklükaya
    Basak Köklükaya
    • Gulbaharas Gulbahar
    Felicitè Mbezelè
    • Karanergizas Karanergiz
    Gaia Narcisi
    • Aliyeas Aliye
    • Director
      • Ferzan Özpetek
    • Writers
      • Ferzan Özpetek(story and screenplay)
      • Gianni Romoli(story and screenplay)
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      Marie Gillain plays a woman in a harem in the film, which is why the director asked her to shave her pubes for her nude scenes.

    User reviews9

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    Top review
    Very deep and fulfilling
    If you are looking for this movie fulfill some of you "Hollywood" desires and expectations as to what a Harem is you will be sorely disappointed. Unlike what a previous reviewer said it is full of sumptuous and colorful costumes. The dull color that the reviewer notes comes from the low key lighting that is accurately used to portray the setting and story. It is lighting that is very appropriate for the tale. This is a tale of one woman's experience in the last Harem of the Ottoman Empire. It is full of relationships between both the occupants of the Harem, and those without. A previous reviewer asks how a eunuch can have sexual relations. Castration serves to make it so that the person cannot reproduce. It does nothing to the need for love or desire, which is what one of the characters in the movie shows. And if the previous reviewer had paid attention the character in question did not use his crippled organ to perform for the member of the Harem. If you are simply looking for titillation, then it would be good for you to look elsewhere. If you are looking for a good story which well thought out and rich background then you should enjoy this one!
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    5
    • arthur-72
    • Aug 7, 2003

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 1999 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • Turkey
    • Languages
      • Turkish
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Harem suare
    • Production companies
      • R&C Produzioni
      • Films Balenciaga, Les
      • AFS Film
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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