So, grab some popcorn, turn on the subtitles (or turn them off if you're brave), and let the dizi binge begin.

When you think of world cinema, your mind might immediately jump to the glossy subtitles of French New Wave or the gritty realism of Korean thrillers. But if you haven’t been paying attention to the cinematic corridor stretching from Istanbul to Cairo, you are missing one of the most dynamic and fast-growing film industries on the planet.

Why watch? It is the highest-grossing Turkish film of all time. Be prepared to cry. The language is very accessible (modern, conversational Turkish).