After ascending the throne for the second time following the death of his father, Murat II, Mehmet II sets his sights on one of the greatest ambitions in history: the conquest of Constantinople, the last stronghold of the Byzantine Empire. Determined and strategic, the young sultan spares no effort in preparing for this monumental campaign. From military planning to political maneuvering, every action is calculated to ensure the success of his historic mission. The story begins in 1451, capturing Mehmet II as he meticulously lays the groundwork to bring the Ottoman Empire to unprecedented heights, ultimately fulfilling a dream that will reshape the world.
This epic historical-heroic film, produced and directed by Faruk Aksoy, combines live-action storytelling with advanced 3D animations to bring the era vividly to life. Scripted by Atilla Engin and İrfan Saruhan and guided by a team of expert advisors, including Prof. Dr. Feridun Emecen, Assoc. Dr. Hülya Tezcan, Assoc. Dr. Gülgün Köroğlu, and art historian Massimo Farinelli, the film underwent a rigorous production process from September 2009 to January 2012. It has been screened internationally, including in the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, France, the UK, Switzerland, and the Turkish Republic of Cyprus, sharing the story of Mehmet II and his historic conquest with audiences worldwide.
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Original Title
FETIH 1453
Duration
165 min
Genre
Action,Drama,History
Producer
Aksoy Film
Cast
Devrim Evin, İbrahim Çelikkol, Dilek Serbest, Recep Aktuğ, Erden Alkan, Cengiz Coşkun, Erdoğan Aydemir, Naci Adıgüzel