Turkish ‘ Fetih 1453' film angers Greeks


A historical epic movie alluding to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, has yet to hit the big screen but it is already sparking controversy, with many Greeks branding the movie as provocative and racist.

Turkish director Faruk Aksoy's latest film, “Fetih 1453” (The Conquest 1453), a historical epic movie alluding to the fall of Constantinople in 1453, has yet to hit the big screen but it is already sparking controversy, with many Greeks branding the movie as provocative and racist.