In the 1950s Yeşilçam films emerged from the streets of Beyoglu, Istanbul. For the first time, cinemas stopped producing movies of elites and filmed real characters born out of the socio-economic class struggles of Anatolia. Movies were highly induced with melodrama and blues of the protagonists in love and separation. Many people attended the screening of the films, which showcased Turkish society’s transit to modernity and ongoing resistance against the patriarchal regime of the country. Especially movies of Metin Erksan has special place among other films of this period 

This is Cavia’s surprise movie night with a special intro by the queer activist Ayse Nur. After the film, we invite you to stay and enjoy a unique curated selection of contemporary Turkish and Arabic tunes in our foyer.