Safar Barlek

First of all, I am making this review as a cinephile who is an expert on the history of the Middle East. I tried to complete all the episodes by trying my patience, but I must admit that I had a very difficult time!

Although cinematographically exaggerated, a certain effort was made.

Apart from that, especially the character of Fahreddin Pasha is constructed as an antihero who does not fit the reality at all, very remote from being even close to objectivity and is completely in line with the current political indoctrination of the country.

Although I don't have any experience in that, I'm sure similar dramas can be found in North Korean movie industry.

The series tells a false history. Commander Fahrettin is a noble hero who defended those lands until the last drop of his blood. Hüseyin, who is introduced as a hero in the series, is actually a traitor who collaborates with the British. It is a shame that such a ridiculous series gets high ratings. If you want to learn history, our sources are open. If you try to criticize our great commanders and our dear martyrs whom we respect with false history for propaganda purposes, you will end up with traitors Your end will be the same as the traitors. A history tweet on Twitter has more historical information than you.

This series shows a blatant disregard for historical accuracy, aiming to distort the past and tarnish the reputation of historical figures. A striking example of this is the incorrect use of Turkish flags from the Republic era, placed in an entirely irrelevant context. Such a mistake underscores the shallowness of the production. By misrepresenting history and deceiving the audience, the series not only disrespects our cultural heritage but also insults the intelligence of its viewers. For these reasons, I believe this series is fundamentally flawed and misleading. Given that our soldiers were clearly working to protect the local population, scenes depicting them attacking civilians with cannons are utterly unacceptable. I consider this to be the worst series I have ever watched.

Hahaha, so the British agent Lawrence saved the Arab people? Such claims are really very interesting and worth questioning. However, in order to understand this story, it is necessary to think more deeply. I have a question: Why would the Ottomans want to attack a people they had been living together with for 500 years? The Ottoman Empire had lived in peace with the people of the Arab geography for centuries and had taken care to protect the social, cultural and religious structures in these regions. So, what reason could the Ottomans have for attacking these people? Moreover, the strategic interests of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of stability in the region clearly show that such an attack was illogical.

Now, let's come to another important point: Lawrence's role. Lawrence incited the Arab tribes to rebel by inciting them against the Ottomans and promising them that they would establish a state. This was England's use of the Arabs' nationalist feelings to protect and expand its interests in the region. The British used agents like Lawrence to accelerate the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and bring the region under their control. However, during this period, the majority of the Arab people remained loyal to the Ottomans and resisted these provocations of the British. Lawrence's actions can only be considered as an opportunism in a weak moment of the Ottomans and cannot be said to be a real savior for the vast majority of the Arab people. After all, the Ottomans and the Arabs lived together under the same empire for centuries and shared a common history and cultural heritage. Therefore, the claim that the Ottomans attacked their own people does not correspond to historical facts.

The series "Safar Barlek" (2023) did not meet my expectations. First of all, the script lacked depth and was full of clichés. The storyline was extremely predictable, and the characters were flat and uninteresting. The direction followed an ordinary line rather than offering creative solutions that would increase the impact of scenes and dialogues. The acting performances, unfortunately, could not rise above mediocrity; most of the actors could not bring enough credibility to their roles. The tempo problems were also noticeable throughout the series, many scenes were unnecessarily extended and progressed at a slow pace that could bore the viewer. In general, "Safar Barlek" is unfortunately not a production worth watching. This series will be a big disappointment for viewers looking for deep storytelling or strong character development. It also has little to do with history... a movie that reeks of racism...