This handbook on Turkish cinema tries to provide a basis for those who are interested in
Turkish cinema in general and for those who wish to do research in the field of Turkish cinema.
It comprises two parts a bibliography and a study on the history of Turkish cinema. With
around 6000 entries and two or three times as many cross references the bibliography forms
part one and includes for the first time all kinds of non-Turkish and Turkish publications on
the history of Turkish cinema directors actors films and film festivals from 1970 to 2007.
Part two is a comprehensive study focusing on various aspects and subjects of Turkish cinema
including its beginnings genres directors producers films etc.
