ATA-DC cordially invites you to The World Premiere of “The Eye of Istanbul” at DC Independent Film Festival and a reception sponsored by Agora DC.
ATA-DC is the proud community sponsor of The World Premiere of “The Eye of Istanbul”, a retrospective of the life and work of legendary photographer Ara Güler. Screened by DC Independent Film Festival, “The Eye of Istanbul” honors Ara Güler’s deep love for the people and the city of Istanbul with photographs from his extensive portfolio forming the backdrop for a lively conversation with the world renown photographer.
ATA-DC members will get a $2 discount for tickets to “The Eye of Istanbul” screening. Please kindly email us at rsvp@atadc.org for a special discount code.
When: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Where: US Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
(Archives/Navy Memorial – Yellow/Green lines)
Purchase tickets HERE
Watch the trailer HERE
About “The Eye of Istanbul”
THE EYE OF ISTANBUL tells the story of Ara Güler, the legendary Armenian-Turkish photographer and the culmination of his retrospective exhibition in Istanbul. The documentary follows a non-linear narrative, which explores the artistic process and impulses of this great master.
Mostly recognized for his black and white photographs of Istanbul, Ara Güler has enjoyed an international career, which has spanned over sixty years and has generated more than one million photographs. From the poor workers of Istanbul to the goat herders of Anatolia to the Israeli/Palestinian conflicts, he has captured the essence of the second half of the 20th century.
Completed in November 2015, the film will be premiered at the DC Independent Film Festival. Award-winning director, Binnur Karaevli has garnered praise and awards for numerous films, such as “Voices Unveiled”, “Searching for Paradise”, “Dance of the Whirling Dervish” and “Evelyn of the Desert”. The Eye of Istanbul is directed by Binnur Karaevli and Fatih Kaymak, produced by Umran Safter and written by Binnur Karaevli and Ahsen Diner.
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