The city on screen : modern strangers of cinematic Istanbul / Sertac Timur Demir.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Demir, Sertaç Timur, author.

Series:

Series in cinema and culture.

Series in cinema and culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Strangers in motion pictures.

City and town life in motion pictures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware : Vernon Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book explores the portrayal of Istanbul in cinema, focusing on the concept of 'strangerhood' within the city's socio-urban landscape. Through an analysis of five films, the author examines the evolving identity of Istanbul and its inhabitants over the last half-century. The films discussed include 'A Touch of Spice,' highlighting the deportation of Greek residents in the 1960s, and 'Men on the Bridge,' which addresses societal marginalization. 'A Run for Money' explores the impact of economics on moral values, while 'Distant' considers themes of urbanization and isolation. '10 to 11' depicts the challenges of adapting to urban change. Collectively, these films reveal the complexities of modern Istanbul's social fabric, illustrating how residents, despite their ties to the city, often find themselves as strangers in their own home. The book is targeted at scholars and enthusiasts of film studies and urban sociology. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Demir, Sertaç Timur The City on Screen: Modern Strangers of Cinematic Istanbul [PDF]

ISBN:

9781648898013

1648898017

OCLC:

1402026660