Istanbul
Originally released in 1964. Istanbul is a documentary film. directed by Maurice Pialat. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Asso
Synopsis
All of Pialat's Turkish films are uniquely interested in the country — especially Istanbul — as it was, not just as it is at the precise moment that Pialat is filming it. History informs these films in a big way, with the voiceover narration (which incorporates excerpts from various authors) introducing tension between the images of the modern-day city and the descriptions of incidents from its long and rich history. Istanbul is probably the most conventional documentary of Pialat's Turkish series, providing a general profile of the titular city, its different neighborhoods, and the different cultures and ways of living that coexist within its sprawling borders. As the other films in the series also suggest, Pialat sees Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, as a junction point between Europe and the East, between the old and the new, between history and modernity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1964
62 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Como Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Istanbul about?
All of Pialat's Turkish films are uniquely interested in the country — especially Istanbul — as it was, not just as it is at the precise moment that Pialat is filming it. History informs these ...
Who directed Istanbul?
Istanbul was directed by Maurice Pialat.
How long is Istanbul?
Istanbul has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Istanbul released?
Istanbul was released on January 1, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Istanbul?
The main cast of Istanbul includes Pierre Asso.