10.11.2026 10:12
Sabahattin Ali's Madonna in a Fur Coat, a work that left its mark on Turkish literature, is being adapted into a film. In the highly anticipated film, the character Maria Puder will be played by Meryem Uzerli, known for her role as Hürrem Sultan in the series Magnificent Century.
Madonna in a Fur Coat, one of the most beloved novels of Turkish literature, is preparing to be brought to the big screen. The name of the lead actor in the film adaptation of Sabahattin Ali's work, published in 1943, has been announced. Meryem Uzerli, known for the Hürrem Sultan character that has not been forgotten for many years, will this time appear before the audience in the role of Maria Puder.
FROM HÜRREM SULTAN TO MARIA PUDER
Meryem Uzerli, who reached a wide fan base with her performance in the TV series Magnificent Century, will bring to life one of the unforgettable female characters of Turkish literature in her new project. The story, which is about the love between Raif Efendi and Maria Puder in Sabahattin Ali's novel, will be brought to the cinema screen years later.
SHOOTING WILL TAKE PLACE IN TWO COUNTRIES
The film, whose screenplay will be written by Mert Dikmen, will be shot in Türkiye and Germany. There is not yet any official information about the film's other cast members or its release date.