The City (1983)

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Merlyn Solakhan’s feature documentary The City offers an unusual narrative on Istanbul. Solakhan roams every inch of the city, witnessing separate instances of standing stones, balloons, kites, cars, roads, and neighborhoods with her camera, whilst looking into the city’s nature, yesterday and today. The city from her perspective is intertwined with history. An essay film as well as a documentary, The City is a daring gaze on Istanbul. The movie goes beyond observation to working through and reflecting on the city, with no hesitation in bestowing a new image on it and seeing it in a new light.

Director: Martin Manz, Merlyn Ecer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Merlyn Ecer, Martin Manz
Editing: Martin Manz, Merlyn Ecer
Production: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Türkçe
Original Language: tr
More Films by Director: Martin Manz, Merlyn Ecer
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The City about?
Merlyn Solakhan’s feature documentary The City offers an unusual narrative on Istanbul. Solakhan roams every inch of the city, witnessing separate instances of standing stones, balloons, kites, cars, roads, and neighborhoods with her camera, whilst looking into the city’s nature, yesterday and today. The city from her perspective is intertwined with history. An essay film as well as a documentary, The City is a daring gaze on Istanbul. The movie goes beyond observation to working through and reflecting on the city, with no hesitation in bestowing a new image on it and seeing it in a new light.
Who directed The City?
The City was directed by Martin Manz, Merlyn Ecer.
Who stars in The City?
The City stars Aygen Baktır, Kahraman Baktır, Nevzat Açıkgöz, Fahri Zeki Güldüren, Duygu Tansı.
How long is The City?
The City has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The City?
The City is a Documentary film.
Where was The City produced?
The City was produced in Germany.