The Sweets of the Seraglio (5/6)
"Eat sweet, speak sweet" is one of the many proverbs of the Turkish cuisine. People's behaviour to one another, indeed life itself, should be as sweet as the numerous varieties of puddings, jams and confectionary. In the 18th century travellers from Europe already raved about the wonderful sweets of the Turkish cuisine, which bear mysterious names such as "wound turban", "sultan", "seraglio", "women's navel" or "nightingale's nest". They are traditionally connected with special family festivities or religious celebrations; for example the end of the fasting period is celebrated with the "Sugar Feast". The film takes a look into the "honey pot" of an exceptional cuisine.
Key Information
| __clip.originaltitle | Die Süßigkeiten des Serail |
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History Culture/Tradition/Anthropology/Ethnic studies Cookery Travel/Tourism |
| __clip.producedby | BR |
| __clip.yearofproduction | 2004 |
| __clip.duration | 00h29h00h00 min |
| __clip.countryoforigin | Germany |
| __clip.languageversions | German [OV] |
Cast & Crew
| __clip.director | Dieter Sauter |
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