Turkish women in cinema

Turkish women in cinema refers to Turkish actresses and to female movie directors who are more active than ever in the Turkish cinema.[1] First Turkish film was made in 1914. It was a documentary. The first Turkish film in which women actresses played was shot in 1919. The first leading actress of the Turkish cinema was Bedia Muvahhit in 1923. In a conservative Muslim society, Muvahhit's film was a milestone.[2]

List of Turkish actresses

List of Turkish women movie directors

References

  1. http://www.dw.de/women-directors-stand-their-ground-in-turkeys-film-industry/a-6240588
  2. Yeşilçam history (Turkish)
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