A documentary-style drama that presents brief sketches of famed Anatolian saints and spiritual leaders such as Mevlana, Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli, and Eskici Baba. Through these reverent vignettes, the film highlights their teachings and enduring influence in Turkish culture and religious life.
Gülgün Erdem
Murat Tok
Nuri Kırgeç
Nihat Ziyalan
Gani Dede
Mustafa Çetin
A documentary-style drama that presents brief sketches of famed Anatolian saints and spiritual leaders such as Mevlana, Hacı Bektaş-ı Veli, and Eskici Baba. Through these reverent vignettes, the film highlights their teachings and enduring influence in Turkish culture and religious life.
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