Restored Classics of Turkish Cinema Meet Audiences on the Big Screen Again
Unforgettable productions of Turkish cinema history are being presented to film enthusiasts within a special selection between October 22 and 27.
Istanbul Modern Cinema is preparing to bring works that have left a mark on the memory of Turkish cinema back to the audience. According to the statement made by the museum, the program prepared in cooperation with Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University will bring important productions of cinema history to the white screen.
Back on the Screen Selection Begins
Istanbul Modern Cinema is preparing to bring the "Back on the Screen" selection, which carries films that left a mark on the memory of Turkish cinema back to the screen, to film enthusiasts. The event aims to make the contribution made to the preservation of Turkish cinema visible.
Event Dates and Guests
According to the statement made by the museum, directors and actors who will be guests at the event, to be held from October 22 to 27, will meet with the audience following the screenings.
Interinstitutional Cooperation
Prepared in cooperation with the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Prof. Sami Şekeroğlu Cinema-TV Center, the "Back on the Screen" program highlights an important cultural study through films restored over the last 15 years.
Shedding Light on Social Memory
Bringing striking productions from different periods together on the same screen, this special selection will shed light on the changing narrative forms, social memory, and the transformations witnessed by Turkish cinema.
Important Productions Included in the Selection
The program features many classics ranging from Muhsin Ertuğrul's 1935 film "Aysel Bataklı Damın Kızı" to Metin Erksan's "Karanlık Dünya" and "Yılanların Öcü".
Additionally, works that are turning points in the development of Turkish cinema, such as Halit Refiğ's "Gurbet Kuşları" and Erden Kıral's "Hakkari'de Bir Mevsim", will also appear before the audience.