Istanbul Theater reviews Turkish-language films from Iranian cinema
TEHRAN. (Iranart) – A program titled “Days of Turkish-Language Films from Iranian Cinema” was held at Beyoglu Yesilcam Cinema in Istanbul, Turkey from December 7 to 11.
Twenty-one short, documentary and feature films, including “Animal” and “Coldness”, both directed by Bahram and Bahman Ark, “Ardak” by Esmaeil Monsef, “I Am Esmat” by Leila Noruzi, “The Home” director Asghar Yusefinejad and “Snowy Roofs” by Hayedeh Moradi, were screened during the event.
Organized by the cultural section of the Istanbul Municipality, the screenings were followed by review sessions attended by Iranian and Turkish cineastes.
“Turkish-Language films from Iran should be reviewed under the umbrella of Iranian cinema, because we can trace the celebrated Iranian filmmakers like Abbas Kiarostami and Asghar Farhadi in all these movies,” Turkish film scholar Riza Oylum said in a review session on Saturday.
“These films can connect the aesthetic symbols of Iranian cinema with Turkish culture,” he added.
In addition, photos of the cultural attractions of the Iranian cities of Tabriz, Ardebil and Urmia were showcased in an exhibition on the sidelines of the festival.
Source: Tehran Times