You Are My Homeland (TV Series)

Vatanım Sensin is a Turkish television series that was broadcast on Kanal D in 2016. Set in İzmir in 1919, the series portrays the events of the Turkish War of Independence following World War I, depicting the social and personal hardships faced during the conflict through the experiences of one family. While presenting the Balkan Wars from both Turkish and Greek perspectives, it also explores the drama and struggle for survival of a family.

The main characters are Major Cevdet (Halit Ergenç) and his wife Azize (Bergüzar Korel). Amidst the war, Cevdet and Azize strive to balance their duties and responsibilities on one side with their family relationships on the other. The series examines the social structures and personal relationships of the wartime period.

Admiral Cevdet and Azize (Source:

Characters and Actors

Lead actors Halit Ergenç and Bergüzar Korel portray the central characters Major Cevdet and Azize, while the series features many other prominent actors including Şebnem Hassanisoughi, Onur Saylak, Senan Kara, Baki Davrak, Celile Toyon, Boran Kuzum, Pınar Deniz, Miray Daner, Hakan Salınmış, Aslı Omağ, Emre Şen, Ercan Yazgan, Alkan Demirlek, Emre Yılmaz and Uğur İncik.

Hilal Character (Source: Beyazperde)

Admiral Cevdet and His Daughter Yıldız (Source: BeyazPerde)

Leon and Hilal (Source: BeyazPerde)

Concept and Themes

Vatanım Sensin conveys the social and personal impacts of wartime through the challenges faced by one family. The series examines the effects of war from two contrasting perspectives, exploring the human conditions and traumas experienced by both sides.

In particular, the tensions of war shape the relationships within the family, as well as the interplay between individual duties and familial bonds.

Promotion and Launch

Vatanım Sensin was introduced at the MIPCOM (International Communications Programs Market) event held in Cannes, France in 2016. During promotional events attended by Halit Ergenç and Bergüzar Korel, the series was presented to international media outlets; the promotion took place in a temporary cinema set up inside a truck, where the actors conducted interviews with media representatives.

The series attracted attention for its portrayal of wartime conditions and the psychological adaptation of individuals. Vatanım Sensin became one of the Turkish television series to be promoted on international platforms.

Awards

During its broadcast run, Vatanım Sensin received various awards and accolades across different categories. The series was recognized at multiple award ceremonies for its acting, screenplay and production quality.

Broadcast Information

The series Vatanım Sensin premiered on Kanal D in 2016 and concluded in 2018. Spanning 59 episodes, it was broadcast in Türkiye and on several international media platforms, reaching a wide audience.