Director: Marleen Gorris
Cast: Willeke van Ammelrooy, Els Dottermans, Dora van der Groen, Veerle van Overloop, Els Dottermans
Netherlands, Belgium, 1995, 98', DCP, color
Dutch with Turkish subtitles
In a quiet farmhouse somewhere in the Dutch countryside, 90-year old Antonia begins the last day of her life. Lying peacefully in bed she recalls the day, shortly after the end of the Second World War, when she returned to the village where she was born. We then follow Antonia's tumultuous life in the village over the next 50 years. With the story of Antonia's life come those of her daughter Danielle, granddaughter Theresa, and the great granddaughter Sarah - Antonia's line - as well as the helper, soul mates, acquaintances, lovers and neighbouring villagers whom Antonia has gathered into her family over the years.
Coffee was served with much splendor at the harems of the Ottoman palace and mansions. First, sweets (usually jam) was served on silverware, followed by coffee serving. The coffee jug would be placed in a sitil (brazier), which had three chains on its sides for carrying, had cinders in the middle, and was made of tombac, silver or brass. The sitil had a satin or silk cover embroidered with silver thread, tinsel, sequin or even pearls and diamonds.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 300 TL
Discounted: 150 TL
Groups: 200 TL (minimum 10 people)