In observing pictures and characterized by poems and music, the audience observes encounters with people, stories and cultures in Istanbul. The viewer follows the perspective and sensitivity of the Andalusian-born, German writer José F. A. Oliver. He spends a lot of time in Istanbul and observes life for us from his poetic perception, which he expresses via his thoughts from his personal diary.
DOGAN ALTUNER was born in 1965 in Turkey and moved to Germany at age 17. He studied Film in Berlin and founded the first Turkish cinema and Turkish advertising agency in Germany, where he produced and directed numerous formats for Turkish target groups in Germany. He is active as a documentary film director on topics which investigate cultural barriers.
Dogan Altuner photos © san cinema