15/04/20
This far-reaching project, run in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to introduce Turkey’s wonders and its cultural and artistic richness, is back with “Home of Poetry,” a promotional film that aims to promote Turkey on the world stage. The video, the concept for which was designed by Genna, is produced by ATL Yapım and directed by Şenol Korkmaz with the cinematographers Michel Dierickx and Avi Karpick.
A selection of Turkish republican-era poems about the poetic wonders of Turkey were consolidated into a single poem and translated into English. The wonders that inspire Turkish poets are demonstrated from the perspective of a foreign art lover, who has just had their first encounter with Turkish poetry.
In addition to the three-minute-38-second-long online version, Home of Poetry has created a further three 60-second versions for television broadcasts. The video was drafted and shot in four months. The video, which was shot in Istanbul, Kütahya, Isparta, Bursa, Malatya, Trabzon, Antalya, Muğla, Mardin, İzmir, Denizli and in many districts, also includes an opening scene filmed in the Abbey Library of Saint Gallen, located in Switzerland.
Owing to its concept, this unique video showcases the touristic beauties of Turkey and the riches of Turkish poetry to the world’s art lovers. The project will continue to promote our country with new works in different fields of art.
Turkey.Home, Home of Poetry (I), August 2017
Turkey.Home, Home of Poetry (II), August 2017
Turkey.Home, Home of Poetry (III), August 2017
Poem by Poem Turkey concept is created by Genna Istanbul and the film is produced by ATL Production. The film demonstrates the diversity, richness and unity of Turkey with a fresh and unique approach. The project was directed by Şenol Korkmaz acoompanied by two directors of photography; Michel Dierickx and Avi Karpick.
The film combines selected verses from Turkish republican-era poets who, despite differing views, reflect their shared inspiration and love for their country. The recording is accompanied by epic images of Turkey’s people and landscapes, demonstrating the united people of Turkey living in peace. The first version of the film was released in April 2017. This seconf version brings a breath of fresh air to this lovely union with the addition of new images and verses by many esteemed Turkish poets.
Poem by Poem Turkey is the first step in a comprehensive project run in collaboration the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to promote not only Turkey’s touristic values but also its cultural and artistic richness to the world. The second step is to promote the gems of Turkish poetry abroad, which will be followed by projects that will feature different branches of art.
