
Istanbul
All of Pialat's Turkish films are uniquely interested in the country — especially Istanbul — as it was, not just as it is at the precise moment that Pialat is filming it. History informs these films in a big way, with the voiceover narration (which incorporates excerpts from various authors) introducing tension between the images of the modern-day city and the descriptions of incidents from its long and rich history. Istanbul is probably the most conventional documentary of Pialat's Turkish series, providing a general profile of the titular city, its different neighborhoods, and the different cultures and ways of living that coexist within its sprawling borders. As the other films in the series also suggest, Pialat sees Turkey, and Istanbul in particular, as a junction point between Europe and the East, between the old and the new, between history and modernity.
TMDB
7.0/10
8 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- French
- turkey
- cities
Top billed cast
Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical1 Jan 1964
Frequently asked questions
- When was Istanbul released?
- Istanbul was released on 1 January 1964.
- Where can I watch Istanbul online?
- No verified streaming availability is listed for Istanbul right now. Check back soon.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Istanbul?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Istanbul is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Istanbul?
- Istanbul holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 8 votes.
- Who directed Istanbul?
- Istanbul (1964) was directed by Maurice Pialat.
- How long is Istanbul?
- Istanbul runs for 13m.













