On 12 March, the whole world will finally get to watch Director Can Ulkay’s much-anticipated movie “Kağıttan Hayatlar” (Paper Lives) on Netflix. Since little is known about him outside of Turkey, we decided to take a closer look in anticipation of the film’s release. Believe it or not, Can Ulkay produced his first full-length feature…
The Children of Çağatay
Due for global release on Netflix on 12 March 2021, “Kağıttan Hayatlar” tells the story of Mehmet, a solid waste warehouse manager. He has lived most of his life on the streets of Istanbul. Now as an adult, he helps unfortunate children who, just like him, were left alone to fend for themselves. One day,…
Yeşilçam Revelations
Did you catch all the hints contained in the “Yeşilçam” teaser? No worries! We put together this video/blog with a lot of careful research, to point out the many historical and artistic references in the recently released “Yeşilçam” teaser. So that viewers, especially those who are unfamiliar with the history of Turkish cinema, might fully…
Feriha Turns 10
“Adını Feriha Koydum” (AFK) successfully aired to great domestic ratings for two consecutive seasons. It then spread like wildfire across Latin America, Eastern Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East. Ten years later, it remains one of the most successful Turkish TV exports of all times, with a considerable bloc of devoted fans worldwide, and…
“Delibal”: Çağatay Ulusoy’s Unforgettable Breakout Role
In the film industry, the term “breakout role” describes the performance of an actor, which contributed significantly to the development of his/her career and signaled the beginning of widespread recognition by his/her peers. For Çağatay Ulusoy, such role came in 2015, with his masterful interpretation of Barış Ayaz in Ali Bilgin’s movie “Delibal.” On the…
Çağatay’s Tale
Çağatay Ulusoy’s story reads like the “American Dream” come true… Turkish style! The hyperactive, multi-talented son of hard-working immigrants, he realized at a young age that nature had bestowed unique gifts upon him, and set on to work hard to put them to good use.
“Yeşilçam” – What is Behind Çağatay’s Next Project
The much-awaited news about Çağatay Ulusoy’s next project has finally arrived. As of January 2021, started filming “Yeşilçam” — a limited series produced by Eastern Sunrise Films (ESFilm) for BluTV — where he will perform the leading role. The series is directed by acclaimed and extremely prolific film-maker, writer, and producer Çağan Irmak, well known…
Çağatay, the ‘Philosopher King’
Those who tuned in to the third episode of “Menajerimi Ara” to watch Çağatay Ulusoy resurface on regular TV after a three years absence were in for an authentic treat. In a highly anticipated return, he appeared as a heavily bearded reclusive star, who prefers his remote wilderness hideout to the Istanbul spotlight.
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