The historical Bilezikçi Farm in Sarıyer, located on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus, was founded by Abraham Pasha, known for his commercial activities in the late Ottoman period. The farm land sold by his heirs was expropriated by Istanbul University in the 1980s.
Movies Shot at Bilezikçi Farm
Bilezikçi Farm has an important place in the history of Turkish cinema. Many cult films and TV series have been shot here. Here are some movies shot at this location:
- Sosyete Şaban: This movie, starring Kemal Sunal, was shot at Bilezikçi Farm.
- Revenge of Battalgazi: The farm also hosted important scenes in this historical movie.
- Şabaniye: The farm, which has hosted TV series and movies, has also been the location for productions such as "Şabaniye".
- Malkoçoğlu Cem Sultan: This historical movie is one of the productions shot on the farm.
- Groom with Double Gun: This Western-style movie was shot at Bilezikçi Farm.
- Wounded heart: This film, which attracts attention with its dramatic structure, was also shot on the farm.
These are just a few examples; The farm is one of the main locations of many Turkish films and TV series. Additionally, movies shot on the farm are generally in the historical and adventure genre.