The City
Die Stadt
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Manz, Merlyn Solakhan
- Original Title
- Die Stadt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Turkish
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Manz, Merlyn Solakhan
Merlyn Solakhan, Martin Manz
Martin Manz, Merlyn Solakhan
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Manz
Editor
Merlyn Solakhan
Director of Photography
Martin Manz
Director of Photography
Merlyn Solakhan
Editor
Martin Manz
Director
Merlyn Solakhan
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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, 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.
Who directed The City?
The City was directed by Martin Manz, Merlyn Solakhan.
Who stars in The City?
The principal cast of The City includes Aygen Baktır, Kahraman Baktır, Nevzat Açıkgöz, Fahri Zeki Güldüren, Duygu Tansı.
When was The City released and how long is it?
The City was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.