Turkey: Transnational Dimensions of a Large National Film Industry

Abstract

The chapter on Turkey draws a multifaceted portrait of the film (and television) industry in the country, including ongoing struggles between state and filmmakers, while also presenting a critical overview of the films made. It highlights thematic and stylistic contradictions between box office hits and arthouse cinema and supports its analysis of audience numbers with dedicated charts. The chapter charts the transnational links of this large and self-sustaining industry, while also pointing to the oppressive political environment that results in both state- and self-imposed censorship.