Ayşe Şasa Commemoration Days: One of the Unforgettable Names of Turkish Cinema
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Culture The "Ayşe Şasa Commemoration Days" program organized by is carried out with various events to commemorate Ayşe Şasa, one of the important screenwriters of Turkish cinema, on the 10th anniversary of her death. These events are of great importance in terms of keeping our cultural heritage alive and passing it on to future generations.
Event Details and Program Flow
This special commemoration event, Beyoglu CinemaThe program includes many activities such as panels, talks, film screenings and concerts. Each event sheds light on Ayşe Şasa's art and life and offers a deep perspective to the participants.
Mahir Polat's Opening Speech
Speaking at the opening of the programme Deputy Secretary General of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mahir Polat, emphasized how Ayşe Şasa left an unforgettable mark with her works in cinema and her life. Polat once again revealed the importance of Şasa by saying, “Ayşe Şasa is a special value who has demonstrated her efforts to live an honorable and meaningful life with her struggle to seek the truth and continues to serve society with her works.”
Ayşe Şasa Through the Eyes of Her Friends
A significant part of the events was held in the panel titled “Scriptwriter and Author Ayşe Şasa through the Eyes of Her Friends”. In this panel, many valuable views on Şasa's life and works were shared. Cinema critic Sevin Okyay, Emphasizing Ayşe Şasa's courage and willingness to listen to people, he said, "Ayşe never lost her courage. She never hesitated to say what she thought was right, she was always ready to listen to people." These words revealed the depth of Şasa's character and her devotion to people.
Ayşe Şasa's Works and Contributions
Author Yıldız Ramazanoğlu, drew attention to Şasa’s efforts to preserve her own identity without surrendering to Western values. “Ayşe Şasa confronted Turkish modernization and put forward important ideas on discovering our own values and forming our identity,” he said, highlighting her intellectual contributions. Cinema writer İhsan KabilHe emphasized the importance Şasa attaches to communicating with young people and stated that she accepts people from all walks of life into her world.
Film Screenings and Talks
As part of the event, many works written by Ayşe Şasa and brought to Turkish cinema will meet the audience. The screenings of films such as “Dinle Neyden”, “Balatlı Arif”, “Güllü”, “Hiçbir Gece” and “Ve Recep Ve Zehra Ve Ayşe” will provide participants with the opportunity to get to know Şasa’s artistic perspective up close. In addition, Ilber Ortayli ve Beşir Ayvazoğlu The event is further enriched with the “A Spiritual Adventure” talk, in which important names such as
A Name That Made Its Mark on Turkish Cinema
Director Murat PayHe stated that Ayşe Şasa's ideas that reveal the connection between cinema and Sufism guide her works. Such events continue with great participation in order to commemorate this important name who left his mark on Turkish cinema and to introduce her works to new generations.
The Importance and Future of Memorial Days
“Ayşe Şasa Commemoration Days” sheds light on the past of Turkish cinema while also leaving an important legacy for the future. These events contribute not only to the world of cinema but also to cultural values. The commemoration of an important name like Ayşe Şasa once again reveals the importance of artistic creation processes and social criticism.
Such organizations inspire the younger generations and increase their commitment to art. Therefore, events such as “Ayşe Şasa Commemoration Days” provide a great opportunity to keep art and culture alive.
