Kariye (1984)
The documentary explores one of Istanbul’s most significant art monuments, tracing nearly 700 years of cultural and artistic history through the mosaics and frescoes of the Kariye Mosque (Chora Church). By combining visual analysis with a distinctive soundscape—from Byzantine hymns and Orthodox prayers to the Islamic call to prayer and Ottoman takbirs—the documentary emphasizes Istanbul’s layered cultural continuity and enduring intercultural dialogue.
Director: Suha Arın
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Süreyya Arın as Narrator |
| Directing | Suha Arın | Director |
| Directing | Hasan Özgen | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Savaş Güvezne | Director of Photography |
| Camera | İlhami Algör | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Turhan Yavuz | Assistant Camera |
| Production | Enis R. Sakızlı | Production Director |
| Production | Cahit Seymen | Assistant Production Manager |
| Production | Nalan Sakızlı | Assistant Production Manager |
| Sound | Orhan Özdamar | Sound |
| Production | Semra Arın | Researcher |
| Lighting | Süleyman Çekiç | Lighting Director |
| Editing | Mehmet Gürsan | Editor |
| Sound | Burhan Öçal | Music |
