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The City

The City

Jan 01, 1983 · 1h

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

Martin Manz, Merlyn Solakhan

Overview

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.

About The City

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…

When was The City released?

The City was released on January 1, 1983.

How long is The City?

The City runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed The City?

The City was directed by Martin Manz and Merlyn Solakhan.

Who is in the cast of The City?

The cast of The City includes Aygen Baktır, Kahraman Baktır, Nevzat Açıkgöz, Fahri Zeki Güldüren and Duygu Tansı.

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