Topkapı Sarayı



Yapım Tarihi - 1991
Süre - 20' - 25' arasında, toplam 18100
Bölüm Sayısı - 7
Format - Belgesel, Renkli, Türkçe, 35mm

Yönetmen - Suha Arın
Yapımcı - MTV

"Türkiye'nin Kültür Hazineleri" dizisinden, Topkapı Sarayı'nı anlatan, 20-25 dakika süreli yedi
bölümlük belgesel dizide; sarayın, Fatih Sultan Mehmet ile başlayan ve günümüze dek uzanan,
tarihsel, siyasal ve kültürel işlevleri saray yaşamının çarpıcı örnekleri içinde yansıtılmaktadır.

Dağıtım - MTV Film Televizyon Video A.Ş Fahri Gizden Sok. No:18 Gayrettepe İSTANBUL
Tel - 0212 2724755 Faks - 0212 2728602



Kaynak - MTV





TOPKAPI PALACE
* Twenty-four of the thirty-six sultans of the Ottoman Dynasty ruled the empire from the
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul for a period of 400 years. The royal residence became a museum
after the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923, and opened its doors to a film crew
for the first time 1990. This seven-part series explores the treasures and history of the palace. Directed by Suha Arin for MTV-Istanbul.

Part I- General Outlines
1991, 25 min, 1/2", Color, M,H,U

* Offers viewers general information about the history, customs, and ceremonies of the palace; parts of the buildings and their functions; and additions commissioned by some
of the Sultans who ascended the throne.

Part V- The Sacred Relics
1991, 21 min, 1/2", Color, M,H,U

* Focuses on a collection of sacred objects set up by Yazuz Sultan Selim in the first
half of the 16th century, which is now considered one of the world's richest collections
of sacred relics in terms of quantity, quality and state preservation. Among the items are
the robe of the Prophet Mohammed, a letter written by him on antelope skin, one of his teeth, and locks of his beard. Also included are the gold and silver keys of the Kaaba at Mecca.

Part VI- The Treasury
1991, 22 min, 1/2", Color, M,H,U

* Describes the three treasuries and their functions within the Ottoman state, and acquaints
viewers with examples of gold, silver and copper coinage of the Ottoman period. Includes a
detailed view of many priceless items exhibited in the royal treasury, such as thrones
encrusted with precious stones, swords, the famous "Topkapi Dagger" with its three enormous emeralds, and the 86-carat "Spoonmaker's Diamond."