A poetic journey through Istanbul
Directed by Dogan Altuner
(German/Turkish Co Production 2023)
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José F. A. Oliver in a shop in Istanbul
In observational images, shaped by poetry and music, viewers witness people, stories, and cultures colliding in Istanbul.
The viewer follows the perspective and sensitivity of the German writer José F. A. Oliver. He spends a great deal of time in Istanbul, observing life and the pople for us through his poetic perception, which he underscores with reflections from his personal diary.
José F. A. Oliver is a poet from Hausach in the Black Forest. Together with him, we explore the city of Istanbul and witness the creative process how he transforms what he perceives into poetry. Out of this emerges this poetic documentary film.
CAST & CREW
Dogan Altuner (GER/TUR)
Concept & directing
Writing & acting: José F.A. Oliver
Voice over: Laura Sophia Landauer (poems)
DoP: Eren Bozbas
Editing: Ana Rocha Fernandes, Marielle Pohlmann
Production company: san cinema (GER)/ ESR film Production (TUR)
Genre: Feature documentary / Essay-Film with poems
Duration: 67 min. in colour
Format: 1,85:1 / Dolby 5.1 / DCP
FSK: 6
Language version: German (with English or Turkish subtitels)
Disposition (Booking & Billing): connect@phantasticas.com
Marketing: 7FAST with FINT (Design)
Press: 7FAST
KENT OZANI cinema poster by FINT
José F.A. Oliver walks close the river Bosorus
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The seventh volume in the series of city reader books is dedicated to Istanbul, the "unofficial capital" of Turkey. Even a short walk in this historical city can turn into an eventful journey through two and a half millennia. Developments, especially over the past two decades, have dramatically transformed both society and cityscape. Personal stories and great photos will inspire the reader.
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