Verbotene Lieben

Secret desires and dangerous affairs: When the wealthy widower Adnan Bey proposes to the beautiful Bihter, her dreams of elegant dresses, fine jewelry, and a villa by the Bosporus finally come true. However, the young woman risks being consumed by her longings and begins a fateful relationship with a daring gambler. Yet, this forbidden love cannot remain hidden for long. This masterpiece marks the beginning of modern Turkish literature: an epic portrayal of the sophisticated Istanbul upper class at the end of the Ottoman Empire.