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Kismet

Turkish soap operas are incredibly popular -- not just in Turkey but also the Middle East to Asia. Although the stories break social taboos that are meant to restrict women, many Christians and Muslims are fans. KISMET examines the paradox behind these soaps that inspire their female devotees to fight for the freedoms they witness on the screen.

Kismet | Promo

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Turkish soap operas are incredibly popular -- not just in Turkey but also the Middle East to Asia. Although the stories break social taboos that are meant to restrict women, many Christians and Muslims are fans. KISMET examines the paradox behind these soaps that inspire their female devotees to fight for the freedoms they witness on the screen.

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    Turkish soap operas are incredibly popular -- not just in Turkey but also the Middle East to Asia. Although the stories break social taboos that are meant to restrict women, many Christians and Muslims are fans. KISMET examines the paradox behind these soaps that inspire their female devotees to fight for the freedoms they witness on the screen.

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