The City
Originally released in 1983. The City is a documentary film. directed by Martin Manz. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Aygen Baktır, Kahraman Baktır, and Nevzat Açıkgöz
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1983
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
TR
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TR
Production Companies
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
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, c...
Who directed The City?
The City was directed by Martin Manz.
How long is The City?
The City has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The City released?
The City was released on January 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The City?
The main cast of The City includes Aygen Baktır, Kahraman Baktır, Nevzat Açıkgöz, Fahri Zeki Güldüren, Duygu Tansı.