The Boat of Creed
Amentü Gemisi Nasıl Yürüdü
“The First Turkish Calligraphy Animation.”
Synopsis
The Boat of Creed is the first Turkish calligraphy animation hand-painted and produced in 1969 by Tonguç Yaşar. The Islamic Creed is calligraphically writed to form a boat that symbolise the Faith, and it is a beautiful graphic work based on the shapes of the old and now abandoned Turkish alphabet. Shown at the Annecy Festival in France in 1973, this film achieved great success and impact and was one of the films that started the “personal films” period in Turkey.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Boat of Creed - First Turkish Calligraphy Animation (Amentü Gemisi Nasıl Yürüdü)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-22
Release History & Theatrical Window
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonguç Yaşar
- Screenplay & Story
- Sezer Tansuğ
- Original Title
- Amentü Gemisi Nasıl Yürüdü
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- TRT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonguç Yaşar
Sezer Tansuğ
Department Leadership Roster
Tonguç Yaşar
Director
Sezer Tansuğ
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Boat of Creed.
More Like The Boat of Creed
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Boat of Creed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boat of Creed about?
The Boat of Creed is the first Turkish calligraphy animation hand-painted and produced in 1969 by Tonguç Yaşar. The Islamic Creed is calligraphically writed to form a boat that symbolise the Faith, and it is a beautiful graphic work based on the shapes of the old and now abandoned Turkish alphabet. Shown at the Annecy Festival in France in 1973, this film achieved great success and impact and was one of the films that started the “personal films” period in Turkey.
Who directed The Boat of Creed?
The Boat of Creed was directed by Tonguç Yaşar.
Who stars in The Boat of Creed?
The principal cast of The Boat of Creed includes Not specified.
When was The Boat of Creed released and how long is it?
The Boat of Creed was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 3m.