Prince Charming Don’t Come In Vain

Directors: Aykut Atasay, İzlem Aybastı, Zeliha Deniz
Cast: Cansu Laçiner, Zeliha Deniz, Tuna Erdem, Seda Ergül, Hasbiye Günaçtı, Lale Mansur
Turkey, 2009, 26’
 
Prince Charming Don’t Come In Vain isdocumentary about a taboo and an undocumented subject in Turkey: how lesbian and bisexual women are represented in the society. The documentary is written by Serap Akçura, Aykut Atasay, İzlem Aybastı, Yeşim Başaran, Zeliha Deniz, Rüzgar Gözüm Gökçe, Evren Savcı and Ceylan Begüm Yıldız, and produced by Lambdaistanbul LGBTT Solidarity Association.

In A Heartbeat

In A Heartbeat

Prince Charming Don’t Come In Vain

Prince Charming Don’t Come In Vain

The Swimming Club

The Swimming Club

Still Burning

Still Burning

Pink Boy

Pink Boy

I Like Girls!

I Like Girls!

“New Year” as a Turning Point: An Alternative New Year's Watchlist by Pera Film

“New Year” as a Turning Point: An Alternative New Year's Watchlist by Pera Film

The New Year is more than just a date change on the calendar. It often marks a turning point where the weight of past experiences is felt or the uncertainty of the future is faced. This season, Pera Film highlights films that delve into themes of hope, regret, nostalgia, and new beginnings.

I Copy Therefore I Am

I Copy Therefore I Am

Suggesting alternative models for new social and economic systems, SUPERFLEX works appear before us as energy systems, beverages, sculptures, copies, hypnosis sessions, infrastructure, paintings, plant nurseries, contracts, or specifically designed public spaces.

The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

Coffee was served with much splendor at the harems of the Ottoman palace and mansions. First, sweets (usually jam) was served on silverware, followed by coffee serving. The coffee jug would be placed in a sitil (brazier), which had three chains on its sides for carrying, had cinders in the middle, and was made of tombac, silver or brass. The sitil had a satin or silk cover embroidered with silver thread, tinsel, sequin or even pearls and diamonds.