Hür Adam: Bediüzzaman Said Nursi

This is a very ambitiously made film trying to give the audience an accurate account of the life of famous Turkish preacher Said Nursi, a.k.a. Said Kurdi (Said the Kurd) or his nickname Bediuzzaman (the wonder of the age). In this the film succeeds. His main teachings of scientific progress without abandoning religion and brotherly love and unity between Turks and Kurds are also wonderfully told.

The main criticisms I have for this film are three fold. The movie was made by a fan for other fans,and as such is less accessible for people who do not know anything about Said Nursi. As a fan I would have wanted it to be more accessible to the general public. The second point is the length and breadth of the film. At 3 hours, it's far too long and the story becomes unnecessarily convoluted. The third is the lack of characterful actors and story arcs. Except for Mursid Aga Bag who plays Said Nursi, the only memorable supporting actor is Ahmet Yenilmez, who only plays a small roll as the guard, but shines at it.

It is a film about a true history and it's telling about a man who has dedicated his live for his believe.

I think that he is one of the most important person's in the short history and must be known by humanity.

I want strongly advice you to see this film.

You will also gain more information about the movement.

If he was alive, then we could give him a super-nobel price. Do you ask why? Than go to this film and get the answer there.

I think that when you see this film than you will search for more information about this person.

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about this man and the historical events of that time. I watched it over a few sittings as I had to follow the English subtitles. I thought it was really well scripted and acted - the characters seemed very real. A very motivational film and I feel glad that I watched it.

In my opinion,

First, generally i don't like documents. But i really like that one because the story was depicted very well. Crew was good there could be more famous actors but it is OK.

Secondly, talking aboutwhat u get from this film is about what u want. It is an biography andSaid Nursi is an intellectual. Of course, the film should involve somenotions, but it doesn't make any Islamic or Kurdish propaganda. Itdoesn't impose any notion just show about Said Nursi's point of view.Also if you have some information about his life and his thoughts it isbeneficial for you to get the plot.

Finally, I strongly recommend thatfilm, Said Nursi is a scholar who has a great importance. After youwatch that film you will have an opinion about his ideas.

Everyone should watch it, if likes him or not.

I believe everyone can watch this documentary, yet, my perspective is that it would be most interesting to Said Nursi's readers and students. It's significance is not in film methods, but in his story and teachings. If you have love for a teacher, you will love even a 10 hour film, and wish it didn't end. Said Nursi was a scholar, preacher, a wise and kind soul, which translated well in the movie. The little boy's relationship with the teacher was the perfect touching element here.