John Snyder's lively animated summary of Turkish history is followed by a survey of modern Turkey, from the days of dynamic strongman Kemal Ataturk (shown in rare, personal films taken by Julien Bryan) to its role today as the most vigorous and progressive state in the Middle East. Accompanied by native Turkish music. (1964 IFF catalog)
Films » Turkey: A Nation in Transition
Turkey: A Nation in Transition
Alternative Title: Turkey
Series Title: N/A
Summary:
Description:
Edited Film
Country/Location: Turkey
Tribe or Group: N/A
Producer: Julien Bryan, Seymour Hymowitz
Cinematographer: Julien Bryan, Sam Bryan, Kenneth Richter, Karl Robinson, Kenneth Snelson
Production Company: IFF
Additional Production: Conceived and Written by Leroy Leatherman; Animation by John Snyder; Artwork by Paul McDermott and Erdal Akdag; Turkish music arranged by Paul Ramsier; Editorial Consultant Dr. Lewis Thomas of Princeton University
Running Time: 27 min.
Years Filmed: 1936-1961
Decade Produced: 1960s (Edited)
Years Distributed: -1962
Film Gauge: 16mm
Stock: Color Safety
Footage Count: 980'
Sound: Narrated, Native Music
Notes: Compilation film using footage from 1936, 1950's and 1961. Features Turkish music.
