Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 1987
Original Language:English
Süleyman the Magnificent (1987)
StarringIan McKellen
DirectorSuzanne Bauman
58 minJan 1st, 1987
Plot
Süleyman (or Süleiman) the Magnificent was the longest-reigning emperor of the Ottoman empire. Known for his military campaigns spanning three continents, as well as his religious tolerance and masterful diplomacy, he was also a poet, goldsmith, and dedicated patron of the arts. His rule brought a golden age of artistic and literary production to the Ottoman empire, exemplified by richly patterned textiles, pottery, calligraphy, and several monumental buildings by the architect Sinan. Shot on location in Istanbul, Edirne, and the Turkish countryside.
