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7.0
/10
119 Ratings

ISTANBUL BENEATH MY WINGS

İstanbul Kanatlarımın Altında

Directed by Mustafa Altıoklar
Turkey, 1996
Drama, Adventure, Romance
  • 111111 minutes

Synopsis

In 17th-century Ottoman Istanbul, Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi and his three companions pursue their dream of human flight, defying Sultan Murat IV’s oppressive rule. As their daring experiments unfold, Hezarfen falls in love with Francesca, the daughter of an Italian captain.

Synopsis

In 17th-century Ottoman Istanbul, Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi and his three companions pursue their dream of human flight, defying Sultan Murat IV’s oppressive rule. As their daring experiments unfold, Hezarfen falls in love with Francesca, the daughter of an Italian captain.