
CAHİDE SONKU "Türkiye's First Female Producer and Director"
CAHİDE SONKU "Türkiye'nin İlk Kadın Yönetmeni Yapımcısı"
00:16:41
Nurullah Güzel
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Türkiye
Our film aims to introduce the life of Cahide Sonku to students of the Radio, Television, and Cinema department. In this context, it focuses on examining the historical development of Turkish cinema to better understand Cahide Sonku and to inspire future generations through her story. Cahide Sonku’s cinema career is important not only because of her success in the arts but also because it reveals the role of women and gender dynamics in Turkish cinema and the art world in general. Her life and contributions help us develop a deeper understanding of women’s presence in the film industry. As a result, this documentary will add meaningful value to the literature by focusing on Cahide Sonku’s unique contributions to cinema.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
13:00
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