Documentaries

Original title: Nazim Hikmet Sarkilari
2000 - 1h 15m
Director: Mehmet Eryilmaz
Writers: Tarik Akan (consultant), Kiymet Coskun (consultant)
Cast: Rüstü Asyali, Müsfik Kenter, Nevzat Senol, Mine Yalin, Isik Yenersu
 

This documentary is a tribute to the Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet (sometimes called the Pablo Neruda of Turkey) explores seven of the hundreds of songs based on his poetry. The songs are performed by famous Turkish singers and musicians such as Ruhi Su, Sümeyra, Zülfü Livaneli, Cem Karaca, Inci Çayirli, Esin Afsar and Timur Selçuk. The film conveys Nazim Hikmet’s distinct personality as well as his love for his country and people while remaining stylistically faithful to his work.