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Biopic of Turkish-Armenian Photojournalist Ara Güler Becomes First Film to Be Jointly Produced by Historically Hostile Turkey and Armenia (EXCLUSIVE)
A biopic of Turkish-Armenian photojournalist Ara Güler has become the first film produced in tandem by historically hostile Turkey and Armenia.
The neighbouring countries are historically hostile nations due to the fact that Turkey rejects use of the word “genocide” to describe the killings of more than a million Armenians and other Christian minorities by Ottoman Turks. The biopic, titled “Hello,” will be directed by Ela Alyamac and Aren Perdeci whose “Lost Birds,” which was made in 2016, is the first film shot in Turkey to depict the mass deportations and genocide of Armenians during the Ottoman Empire in 1915. “At a time when artistic collaboration can be a catalyst for healing and connection, ‘Hello’ aims to demonstrate the power of cinema to transcend borders, foster mutual understanding, and celebrate shared heritage,” the directors stated.
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