“Summer is here, meaning it’s time for “Action!” in the Turkish movie industry. These days every corner of Anatolia is home to a movie set, with filmmakers and their crews hitting the road for next season’s titles. Here’s a brief overview of what’s coming soon to a theater near you.
Considering that 65 Turkish productions hit the big screen over the past 12 months, we will obviously be hearing more from movie sets around Turkey over the next three months; but for now, here’s a quick look at those who have already started work on their new efforts. (…)
Behzat Ç. jumping to the big screen
“Behzat Ç.,” the phenomenal Turkish crime series that became an instant hit with TV audiences since its launch at the beginning of this season, will be making a leap to the big screen later this summer. Famous stage and screen actor Erdal Beşikçioğlu reprises his title role as the hard-drinking, foul-mouthed chief inspector of the Ankara Police Department’s homicide bureau in the film version, which will be directed by Serdar Akar, who has also directed key episodes of the TV series.(…)”
Source : Today’s Zaman
