Engin Altan Duzyatan, the main character in the Turkish TV series Resurrection Ertugrul (Dirilis Ertugul), stated that his role of Ertugrul Gazi changed his life. He stated that “It is very important to play Ertugrul Gazi who is the hero of our ancestry. Of course, this role has changed something in my life. I am the man who always tries to act carefully, but I am trying to live my private life more carefully since I took the role of Ertugrul Gazi.”
“The Love Towards Our Job Increases Our Work Enthusiasm”
“It makes us too happy to see how much people love our job and it also increases our work enthusiasm. We have seen this in our episode ratings but to see people’s energy directly with our eyes is much better. We have been trying to deserve this love. We work five days in a week and I hope that this love will increasingly continue to grow.
“There Is A Job Offer From Abroad But I Do Not Have Time”
“I have received some job offers from abroad but it is very difficult to do it due to differences concerning work order between Turkey and abroad. In Turkey, we can shoot films only during summer time. However, in abroad, films also require working during winter time. I do not have any time during winter time due to my tv series. Because of this reason, I could not take part in foreign project. I hope that I will do in the future. ”
I Would Prefer Seeing Turkish Projects’ Success in Abroad”
“I want to see Turkish actors and actresses in Hollywood projects but I would prefer seeing Turkish projects in Hollywood. I want to see the success of our own projects in Hollywood.”
“At this age, I have received a very good role. I received Ertugrul Gazi role when I was 35 years old and I have been playing in this tv series for 2 years. I don’t want to plan what will happen after Resurrection Ertugrul tv series. I usually want to look at what is happening now. I am trying to enjoy this time.”
I was born in Africa. Loved middle Eastern movies from when I was a kid. I’ve spent most of my life in the United States but never lost my interest in Middle Eastern music and movies. Of course with subtitles in English.
I came across Ertugrul on Netflix and fell in love with the show and it’s characters. It makes me sad, happy and very interested. I wish it wouldn’t end. Gosh some of the characters death made me so sad. Especially the good guys and girls.
I completely agree!
Also, I feel Turkish period masterpieces like this show and articulate much more heart, passion and emotion , than in the US. They educate us and have us analyzing our own morality, civility, and humanity. Thank you my fellow Turks, love from the US.
Agreed. They showed all types and their common motives ( greed ,power, jealousy , competition and a misguided sense of vengeance.)
When watching Osman you see the same bad apples emerge. Just look at Bamsi’s face. Same ole same ole. Lol!
Season 5 was amazing I’m going to be sad to watch this great show end the events in season 5 breathed new life into the show with the events that led up to the War I wish we could watch another season and see the War unfold but that’s wishful thinking
I found this series on Netflix here in Oregon and fell in love with it. I have also learned a lot about the Turkish religion. Very educating series. With each new series I found I get so caught up with what’s happening, I’m cheering, crying when the alps die, such an emotional series. For me I watch for the entertainment, but this series is so much more. Thank you…and I never want it to end.
I’m from America and have enjoyed so many Turkish movies especially Resurrection. I started season 4 two days ago. Does anyone know if there will be a season 5? If so will that start with the Ottoman Empire? I have a feeling this is where the story is going. So interesting. I’ve learned so much about the history of this country just from watching the show.
I love this show…..I have been binge watching for 3 weeks now and I can’t get enough….the acting is incredible and I love all the characters on the show…..I am just starting season 3 now on Netflix and I am hoping season 4 & 5 will also be available in the near future…..I just love Turkish movies and TV series, I am from the United States and they are some of the best I have seen….Gorgeous Turkish men !!!
It’s the best Teleserie I’ve seen in my life, Cast: excellent ! Amazing actors , so is the beautiful story.Millions of successes to all the people who made this marvel possible.fFrom argentina thousand congratulations !!!!
My husband and I watch close to 3 episodes per night. We are thoroughly enjoying every episode and can’t wait to watch more episodes each day. Hopefully Netflix will continue to screen the rest of the seasons up. Until the current series 5. I take my hat off to the director and his crew for filming the history of the Ottaman Empire and its history prior to that. It makes fantastic viewing.
One of the best TV series. It nicely captures sense of loyalty, honour and chivalry, that are sorely missing in modern TV shows. Even the love story is done in a good taste/modestly.
I agree, and I have learned so much about the Turkish History. I love all the characters It would take me more pages to describe how much I love each character How do I follow Engin?? Wonder when season 4 comes to Netflix????
I totally agree 100%. I feel so good after watching Resurrection that I find myself re-watching it. Engin is a great all around actor ( as well as the rest of the cast) who did two things that I appreciate. First, he is a great close up actor. His feels and thought processes , while in character can be seen by his ever so subtle expressions. Sometimes it’s all in his eyes other times it’s his facial twitches etc. Second, he represented the evolving maturation of his character superbly, from an eager young swordsman to a parent who needs to balance his life and mission, a perpetual target to finally a wise strategist who fights with his head first and sword last. I hope he appears in Osman series.
I cannot praise this production enough. I also would NOT like to see Turkish actors in Hollywood. It would be a demotion in my opinion.
PRADEEP and SANDHYA SHAH
My wife and I have been watching with GREAT interest every episode of “Resurrection Erthugurl” reading every English sub-title to grasp the deepest dialogue. I should say that we are Jain (Hindu), from India, but after watching upto the end of Season 2, we Appreciate and understand that TRUTH is the same essence of EVERY religion. I am not surprised when Engin Altan Duzyatan, says that his life has changed after acting in this TV-serial, and that he is careful about his demeanor in public life, as people would surely see him as Erthugurl himself.
We look forward to seeing Season 3 and 4 which hopefully will have english subtitles … our CONGRATULATONS to each and every actor in the series, as they have performed brilliantly and not to forget the DIRECTOR … WONDERFUL ALL THE WAY