CHILDREN OF MUSLUM BABA

“The Children of Müslüm Baba” studies the fanatical devotees of Turkey’s leading arabesque singer, Müslüm Gürses, as much as the man himself. Many have tried over the years to explain the die-hard devotion of these fans with common stereotypes and ordinary approaches.But Müslüm Baba’s disciples fall into a category all their own. The depth of the love and attachment they have for their “baba” is without equal. Only by approaching them without prejudices and preconceptions can this be appreciated. “The Children of Müslüm Baba” was made to help viewers get better acquainted with this cult-like following.

Vuslat Saraço?lu graduated from Istanbul Bilgi University with a degree in Sociology and International Relations. She went on to study Modern Turkish History at Bo?aziçi University, but discontinued her course at the thesis stage. In 2010, she attended the Directors Across Borders section of the Yerevan Golden Apricot Film Festival. The same year, she attended the Talent Campus of Sarajevo Film Festival. Her film and literary reviews have been published in an assortment of magazines. Her short, Kakofoni, was screened at numerous national and international festivals.