Yılmaz Güney commemorated in Istanbul on the 42nd anniversary of his death
Master figure of Turkish cinema Yılmaz Güney will be remembered on the anniversary of his passing with a film screening and talk program at the Istanbul Atlas Cinema.
Yılmaz Güney, one of the pioneering figures of Turkish cinema, will be commemorated on the 42nd anniversary of his death with a special event organized by the Güney Culture Art Literature Magazine in Istanbul.
Commemoration Night at Atlas Cinema
Yılmaz Güney, an important figure in Turkish cinema, will be commemorated with an event to be held in Istanbul on the 42nd anniversary of his death. Güney's film "The Friend" will be screened at the night at Atlas Cinema.
Talk Program and Participants
Following the film screening, a comprehensive talk will be held with the participation of Fatoş Güney, Yüksel Aksu, Nur Sürer, and Necmettin Çobanoğlu.
Event Date and Venue
The commemoration program will meet with cinephiles on Saturday, September 12 at 19.00 at Atlas Cinema in Beyoğlu.
Place in Cinema History
Yılmaz Güney focused on issues such as poverty, class inequality, labor, migration, and social injustice in his films. He secured an indelible place in Turkish cinema history with productions such as "Hope", "The Herd", "The Way", and "The Wall".
International Successes and Legacy
The film "The Way", which he co-directed with Şerif Gören, won the Palme d'Or at the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. The artist continued his literary and cinematic work even during the period he spent in prison.
Ticket Information
Tickets for the event, which will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 19.00 at Atlas Cinema, can be obtained from the box office and via Biletinial.