15 March 2010 / ERHAN BAŞYURT BUGÜN,
Turkish cinema is in its golden era, with several successful productions playing in movie theaters. One of these new big-screen hits is “Eşrefpaşalılar.” The film is receiving a lot of attention. It drew more than 300,000 viewers its first week.
The film is an adaptation of a theater play that was performed in different parts of Turkey and drew 400,000 viewers. It shows that there can be comedy without vulgarity and that a film can be appealing without eroticism. Another key to its success is the fine balance between comedy-action and suspense, resulting in an entertaining, though-provoking and exciting film. It’s perfect for a family movie night. The film shows how people are not “born as killers” and can change for the better if there are good role models they can emulate. It illustrates how a man concerned for others can change the social environment. The main magic spell of this film’s success is that it was inspired by a true story. In other words, it originates from real life.
