Fetih 1453 is an epic movie dealing with the taking of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453. What makes this film special is that it's told from the Turkish POV. Which means it is also told from the Muslim POV. The film is already out in Turkey (obviously), and in some or all of Europe as well. The anti-Muslim hate groups are apparently self-righteouly indignant about that.
As a history-lover, I find this setting fantastic. Plus it's always enlightening to see a historical event from "the other side of the coin".
Alas, if anything, anti-Muslim prejudice is even more deep-rooted in the USA than in Europe. And Arizona of course is a bastion of bigotry. So I'm not overly optimistic about the film ever making it to Phoenix. In the meantime, I can content myself (and so can you) by watching the movie teasers and trailers on YouTube. Here's a link to one of them, which even has English subtitles, albeit poorly done. FWIW, the cinematography is awe-inspiring.
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