This is not the first and unfortunately not the last example of the success of a movie which simply attacks the Republic of Turkey.
The point that filmmakers ignored is, years ago when "Midnight Express" came out, it was easy to blame Turkey for being intolerant about human rights and undemocratic. But now - come on Turkey is a candidate member of European Union - EU acknowledged that Turkey's acceptance and applications of human rights issues are no less than any other member nation. A movie which serves peace shall not be based on lies.
It is as illegal to stop a bus and arrest a person without a reason, a warrant, necessary legal procedures in Turkey as it is in any other "western", "civilized" country. Also, present Turkey is not the same country as it was 30 years ago. I find a desperate and biased effort in this movie that tries to paint Turkey as a "dangerous" and "not such a good place to visit".
All I can say is that, this movie is simply propaganda, and a very poorly produced one.
The point that filmmakers ignored is, years ago when "Midnight Express" came out, it was easy to blame Turkey for being intolerant about human rights and undemocratic. But now - come on Turkey is a candidate member of European Union - EU acknowledged that Turkey's acceptance and applications of human rights issues are no less than any other member nation. A movie which serves peace shall not be based on lies.
It is as illegal to stop a bus and arrest a person without a reason, a warrant, necessary legal procedures in Turkey as it is in any other "western", "civilized" country. Also, present Turkey is not the same country as it was 30 years ago. I find a desperate and biased effort in this movie that tries to paint Turkey as a "dangerous" and "not such a good place to visit".
All I can say is that, this movie is simply propaganda, and a very poorly produced one.