Bursa Metropolitan Municipality commemorated Nazım Hikmet, the plane tree of Turkish literature, with a meaningful event within the scope of the 'Year of Nazım Hikmet' events. The documentary "Nazım Aramızda", signed by master director Nebil Özgentürk, met with Bursa art lovers at Tayyare Cultural Center. The documentary, which presents the poet's life, struggle and literary legacy with an impressive narrative, created a deep emotional intensity in the audience.
The life of Nazım Hikmet, which made unique contributions to world and Turkish literature with his unforgettable works, was brought to the agenda again with special events organized by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. As an important part of these events, the documentary “Nazım Aramızda”, prepared with great care by director Nebil Özgentürk, met with Bursa viewers at Tayyare Cultural Center. The documentary won great appreciation from the audience by touchingly conveying Nazım Hikmet’s turbulent life, exiles, struggles and unwavering devotion to his art.
Post-Documentary Conversation and Poetry Recital Staged Emotional Moments
Following the documentary screening, a talk was held with the participation of director Nebil Özgentürk. Özgentürk shared his experiences during the production process of the documentary and his in-depth thoughts on Nâzım Hikmet's personality and art with the audience. Özgentürk, who emphasized that Nâzım Hikmet was not only a poet but also a thinker and a combative spirit, thanked Bursa Metropolitan Municipality for this meaningful event. Another important moment of the night was the poetry recital where actor Şahin Sancak performed an impressive interpretation of Nâzım Hikmet's unforgettable poems. Sancak's powerful voice and the emotion he added to the poems literally transported the audience into Nâzım's world. Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Urban History and Promotion Department Director Güney Özkılınç, who also attended the program, took the stage and made a speech emphasizing Nâzım Hikmet's connection with Bursa and his literary importance.
After the Meaningful Night, Thank You Plaques Were Presented
At the end of the night, Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ergül Halisçelik and Cultural and Social Affairs Department Head Şafak Baba Pala presented director Nebil Özgentürk and actor Şahin Sancak with plaques of appreciation for their contributions to this meaningful night. This gesture expressed gratitude for their valuable support to the Nâzım Hikmet commemoration event. This meaningful documentary screening and talk organized by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality within the scope of the 'Nâzım Hikmet Year' events was an important step in keeping the memory of the great poet alive and passing it on to future generations. Bursa art lovers who attended the event experienced an unforgettable evening with Nâzım Hikmet's powerful lines and Nebil Özgentürk's impressive narration.
