The story of Hasan Balaban, an Ottoman Janissary wounded during the Turkish campaign to conquer Vienna in 1683, who found refuge in the Italian Alps' Moena village and became a local hero. Coming soon to GAİN.
Hasan Balaban, an Ottoman janissary who participated in the 1683 Siege of Vienna, sought refuge in the Italian village of Moena after being severely wounded. There, with the help of the local people, he survives and becomes a hero in the village. This documentary invites viewers to discover the forgotten story of Balaban, whose life was reshaped by the effects of war, and explore his legacy in the village. It also reveals how the Ottoman Empire left its mark in a different geography after the war.
1 Season
2024
Uluç Bayraktar
Can Yaman
Greta Ferro
Will Kemp
