
Days of Fire, Love and Anarchy: The Turkish Sinematek and Onat Kutlar
Aşk, Ateş ve Anarşi Günleri: Türk Sinemateki ve Onat Kutlar
2023
Synopsis
In 1961, the young writer Onat Kutlar goes to Paris to study philosophy. After discovering his passion for cinema there he founds a Cinémathèque in Istanbul to bring the world of art cinema to Turkey.
Editorial
Exploring the genesis of a Turkish institution, Önder Esmer’s film celebrates Onat Kutlar’s quest to revolutionize cinema. Blending passion, philosophy, and cultural shifts, this meditative documentary transcends biography to highlight the transformative and profound effect of art on society.