The worldwide screening of “Intoxicated by Love” starring Shahab Hosseini and Hande Erçel will begin on October 17. Directed by Hassan Fathi, the film was released in Iran last year. After a long wait for international release, it will now premiere in Turkey and 10 European countries.

“Intoxicated by Love“, produced by Mehran Boroumand and Hassan Alizadeh, attracted more than two million viewers and achieved 120 billion tomans at the Iranian box office, performing strongly against popular comedies. Ehsan Javanmard and Farhad Tohidi are the screenwriters. The cast includes Shahab Hosseini, Parsa Pirouzfar, Ibrahim Çelikkol, Bensu Soral, Boran Kuzum, Selma Ergeç, Burak Tozkoparan, Halit Ergenç, and Hande Erçel.

The filmmakers expect that the Turkish release of “Intoxicated by Love“, thanks to cultural ties between Iran and Turkey regarding Rumi, and the shared admiration for this great mystical poet, will repeat its domestic box office success.

The movie will be screened in 250 theaters in Turkey, with the number of cinemas increasing over time. According to the producers, release contracts have also been signed for Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Jordan, as well as East Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and India, plus Russia, USA, Canada, and South America. Dates for these regions will be announced soon.

The filming of “Intoxicated by Love” took place in Istanbul, Konya, Izmit, and Gebze, with special sets built for recreating the historical atmosphere. The late Morteza Poursamadi, an acclaimed Iranian cinematographer, captured the visuals.

The soundtrack features Alireza Ghorbani performing a mystical poem by Rumi, with original score composed by renowned Turkish musician Fahir Atakoğlu.

The distribution of the film in Turkey is managed by Content Turkey.