Deniz Baysal Brings Ayşe Sasa’s Life to the Screen in New Series ‘Bir Ruh Macerasi | Journey of the Soul’

Actress Deniz Baysal has completed filming for her new series Bir Ruh Macerasi | Journey of the Soul, shot just before she joined the cast of Taşacak Bu Deniz.

This powerful ten-episode biographical drama, produced for TRT, is adapted from the memoir of legendary Turkish screenwriter Ayşe Sasa, one of the most influential female storytellers in Turkish cinema history.

Deniz Baysal takes on the leading role, portraying Ayşe Sasa’s extraordinary life, struggles, and artistic journey.

🎬 A Harmony Yapım Production

The series is produced by Harmony Yapım and directed by Osman Nail Doğan.
Filming took place in Istanbul, recreating the atmosphere of Ayşe Sasa’s world with remarkable authenticity.

The production team also offered actor Osman Sonant the role of Atıf Yılmaz — Ayşe Sasa’s husband and one of the most iconic directors in Turkish film history.

🌟 Ayşe Sasa: A Legacy That Shaped Turkish Cinema

Ayşe Sasa (1941–2014) was a groundbreaking screenwriter whose work left an enduring impact on Turkish cinema.

Some of her most notable films include:

Ah Güzel İstanbul (1966) — starring Sadri Alışık & Ayla Algan
Son Kuşlar — starring Selma Güneri & Ediz Hun
Utanç — starring Kadir İnanır & Filiz Akın
Gramofon Avrat — starring Türkan Şoray & Hakan Balamir
Cemo — starring Türkan Şoray & Fikret Hakan

She wrote her first script Çapkın Kız in 1963, marking the beginning of a remarkable career.

📚 A Life of Art, Pain, and Spiritual Transformation

Sasa graduated from Robert College and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 32nd Istanbul Film Festival in 2013.

In her memoir, she openly discussed the severe psychological crisis she faced between the ages of 30 and 48 — and how turning toward Sufism helped her find inner healing and spiritual rebirth.

She passed away on June 16, 2014, due to pneumonia, leaving behind a profound artistic legacy that continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences.

🎥 Anticipation Among Fans

Many Turkish drama enthusiasts are hoping that one of the popular subtitle groups will take on this project once it airs in Turkey, so international audiences can also experience Ayşe Sasa’s life story.