The Eye of Istanbul

The Eye of Istanbul

2016
1h 1m
6.0

6.0/10

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Overview

THE EYE OF ISTANBUL tells the story of Ara Guler, the legendary Armenian-Turkish photographer, through a culmination of his retrospective exhibition in Istanbul. As Ara selects his photographs, the stories behind his most iconic images spring to life. At 87, Ara is a complex and unforgettable character; he is still sharp, irreverent, funny and philosophical. Although he is mostly recognized for his black and white photographs of Istanbul, he has enjoyed an international career, which has spanned over sixty years and has generated more than 1 million photographs. Ara's artistic process, his resourcefulness and fearlessness are revealed through a non-linear narrative in the film. Ara is revered in his homeland, however, the question remains as to what will happen to his archives, which are deemed to be a national heritage and a global treasure.

Status: Released

Language: TR

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Spoken Languages
Turkish

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Quick Facts

Release Date March 11, 2016
Status Released
Language TR
IMDb ID tt5137986

Cast

Binnur Karaevli
Binnur Karaevli

Fatih Kaymak
Fatih Kaymak

Key Crew

Binnur Karaevli
Writer
Binnur Karaevli
Director
Fatih Kaymak
Director