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title: Yunus Emre: The Voice of Love (Film)
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# Yunus Emre: The Voice of Love (Film)

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Screenplay(s) | Kürşat Kızbaz |
| IMDb Rating(Text) | 6.2/10 |
| Director(s) | Kürşat Kızbaz |
| Genre | Biography / Historical / Drama |
| Leading Actors | Reshad Strik, Mursel Sari, Gizem Aksünger |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Release Year | 2011 |

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## Article Content

Released in 2011, *Yunus Emre: The Voice of Love* is a biographical film that portrays the life and spiritual journey of the 13th-century Anatolian Sufi poet [Yunus Emre](/en/detay/yunus-emre-2/llms.txt). Directed by Kürşat Kızbaz, the film narrates Yunus Emre’s transformation and his role within the social fabric of his time through a dramatic storyline. The production is among the examples in Türkiye of conveying Sufi philosophy through cinema.

### **Plot**

Set during the disintegration period of the Anatolian Seljuk State amidst the devastation caused by Mongol invasions, the film follows Yunus Emre, who serves as a *kadi* (Islamic judge) in a famine-stricken and chaotic village. Over time, he distances himself from worldly duties and embarks on a spiritual journey. His initiation into the *dergah* (Sufi lodge) of [Taptuk Emre](/en/detay/tapduk-emre-2/llms.txt) marks the beginning of his Sufi training. Throughout the film, Yunus Emre’s struggle with his ego (*nafs*), his years of service, and his wisdom-filled poems are conveyed through cinematographic storytelling. The film seeks to explore the roots of the Sufi philosophy reflected in Yunus Emre's poetry, which he composed in the language of the common people.

[YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JLqrbOlcA)
*Yunus Emre: The Voice of Love - Official Trailer (YouTube)*

### **Cast**

- Reshad Strik – Yunus Emre
- Mursel Sari – Taptuk Emre
- Gizem Aksünger – Balım Hatun
- Burak Hakkı – Molla Kasım
- Devrim Evin – Mongol Commander
- Altan Erkekli – Sarı Çoban
- Yavuz Bingöl – Guest Appearance

### **Production and Filming Process**

The film was shot in various regions of Anatolia, including Konya, Sivas, and [Eskişehir](/en/detay/eskisehir-province-d3d92/llms.txt). For the *dergah* and village scenes, locations that preserved their authentic textures were chosen. Elements of architecture, clothing, and daily life from the era were adapted to cinematic language with historical accuracy in mind. The film's music was composed by Cengiz Onural and Bora Ebeoğlu. The production was carried out with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

### **Thematic Structure**

**Sufi Journey**

The film centers on Yunus Emre’s inner journey. Starting his worldly life as a *kadi*, he transforms into a dervish who speaks to the hearts of the people through poetry after years of service at Taptuk Emre's *dergah*.

**Love and Wisdom**

The concept of divine love (*ilahi aşk*), which holds significant importance in Sufi thought, is conveyed through Yunus Emre’s poetry in the film. This "voice of love" represents the teaching method that allowed Yunus Emre to be embraced by the people.

**Social and Religious Structure in Anatolia**

While presenting the political and social turmoil of Anatolia in the aftermath of Mongol invasions, the film also highlights elements such as *Ahi* culture, Sufism, and *dergah* traditions. Yunus Emre’s unifying discourse through poetry is portrayed as a counterbalance to the fragmented structure of the time.

### **Awards and Nominations**

- 2011 Boston Turkish Film Festival – Official Selection
- 2011 Tehran Fajr Film Festival – Best Film Nominee
- 2012 İsmail Dümbüllü Cinema Awards – Best Biographical Film Nominee

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Beyazperde. “Yunus Emre: Aşkın Sesi – Film.” Accessed May 16, 2025.https://www.beyazperde.com/filmler/film-224116/#:\~:text=Sava%C5%9F%C4%B1n%2C%20%C5%9Fiddetin%20i%C3%A7inde%20kalm%C4%B1%C5%9F%20Anadolu,pi%C5%9Fmanl%C4%B1k%20onu%20bir%20aray%C4%B1%C5%9Fa%20itecektir.IMDb. “Yunus Emre: The Voice of Love (2011).” Accessed May 16, 2025.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3708734/?ref\_=mv\_closeYouTube. “Yunus Emre: The Voice of Love (2011).” Accessed May 16, 2025.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JLqrbOlcA