Sinematek

Sinematek, a dedicated cinema house rebuilt to resemble a historic Kadıköy mansion, opens a window onto Turkey’s film heritage. The current building sits on the site of a 19th-century köşk that was demolished in the 1980s, with the restored structure and a modern addition forming a single, cohesive complex. Inside, you’ll find a 160-seat cinema, a film archive, a library, and spaces for exhibitions and screenings, all aimed at preserving and presenting Turkish and international cinema. The project grew from the long-standing work of Jak Şalom, who led efforts in both Turkey and France to advance Sinematek-style programming. …

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