Istanbul

Discovery Channel - Planet Explorer: Intrigue in Istanbul (1997) Movies

Posted by notbanned at May 22, 2015

While London was a swamp, and Paris, a fishing village, Istanbul, then known as Constantinople, reigned for a thousand years as the world's richest city. At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it amassed more gold than both continents combined, and safeguarded Christendom's most sacred relics, including the True Cross and heads of the Apostles. The largest walls ever created protected Istanbul's treasures from endless waves of invaders. Immerse yourself in the city that has endured more warfare than any other place on Earth: Istanbul. The world's oldest city, which spans the continents of Europe and Asia, holds many stories of intrigue. Spies, invaders and some of history's most diabolical minds plotted to seize Istanbul, and with it, rule the world. Relive the crushing crusade led by a blind and vengeful Venetian ruler. Enter Topkapi Palace and meet the harem beauty who seduced an emperor and brought down his kingdom. Board the Orient Express, carrying a Nazi time bomb meant for a high-ranking British diplomat. Uncover the terrors of the Cold War and the movements of Soviet double-agent, Kim Philby. Intrigue in Istanbul is your ticket to one of the most subversive, decadent and magnificent journeys in history.

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BBC - Rick Stein: From Venice to Istanbul Series 1 (2015) Movies

Posted by vivid23 at Sept. 22, 2015

Rick Stein embarks on a new gastronomic road trip from Venice to Istanbul through the countries of the former Byzantine Empire - a melting pot of east and west.

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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005) Movies

Posted by Thambi at Nov. 5, 2010

The rich musical heritage of the Turkish metropolis located between the Orient and the Occident comes to the screen in director Fatih Akin's cinematic tribute to Istanbul's thriving music scene. In bringing both historic and recent expressions of Istanbul's unique legacy of music to the screen in a documentary that strives to both inform and entertain, Akin offers compelling insight into both the creative history of the city as well as the lives of the individuals who populate it.

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Istanbul (Hagia Sophia) (2014) Movies

Posted by GeneralSecretary at May 12, 2015

Ihre massive Silhouette überragt seit fast 1.500 Jahren Istanbul: Die im 6. Jahrhundert errichtete Basilika Hagia Sophia. Als Kirche gebaut und 1453 zur Moschee umgewandelt, wurde sie 1934 auf Entscheidung Atatürks hin zum Museum. Der Dokumentarfilm erzählt die bewegte Geschichte des imposanten Bauwerks, in dem christliche und islamische Elemente zusammenfließen.

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The Eye of Istanbul (2015) Movies

Posted by notbanned at July 1, 2018

THE EYE OF ISTANBUL tells the story of Ara Guler, the legendary Armenian-Turkish photographer, through a culmination of his retrospective exhibition in Istanbul. As Ara selects his photographs, the stories behind his most iconic images spring to life. At 87, Ara is a complex and unforgettable character; he is still sharp, irreverent, funny and philosophical. Although he is mostly recognized for his black and white photographs of Istanbul, he has enjoyed an international career, which has spanned over sixty years and has generated more than 1 million photographs.

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Rosso Istanbul (2017) Movies

Posted by JohnSmith at June 15, 2017

Lo scrittore Orhan Sahin, che vive all'estero da anni, torna a Istanbul su invito del famoso regista Deniz Soysal per lavorare al suo libro. Deniz vive con la sua famiglia, ormai al crepuscolo della ricchezza, in uno Yali sul Bosforo. Fin dal primo giorno, Orhan si trova avvolto in una fitta tela di relazioni complesse e misteriose tra gli amici e i familiari di Deniz e, mentre riscopre Istanbul con occhi nuovi, cominciano anche a riaccendersi sentimenti da tempo sopiti.

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One Day in Istanbul Movies

Posted by at Jan. 3, 2025

One Day in Istanbul (2024)
Four friends come to Istanbul to see their friend Vadim, but they learn the sad news: their friend died suddenly. Thus, one day in Istanbul turns into an evening in memory of Vadim. The characters recall funny incidents from life, share memories and are sad about the inevitable.

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Istanbul Unveiled (2013) Movies

Posted by Helladot at April 20, 2016

Istanbul Unveiled (2013)
720p BluRay Rip | MKV | 1280 x 720 | x264 @ 4859 Kbps | 61 min | 2,55 Gb
Audio: English AC3 5.1 @ 640 Kbps | Subs: English (embedded)
Genre: Documentary

An American who had some family members in Istanbul is trying to discover Istanbul. She visits the off-the-beaten places and interviews the most interesting characters with her questions about the most wondered topics. A variety of colorful and interesting people representing the Turkish culture, from one of the richest women in Turkey to a masseur at a public bath and the best belly dancer in the country were chosen. By this way, interaction with a large cultural cross-section of local people providing a much richer experience was preferred.

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Istanbul treasures (2009) [ReUp] Movies

Posted by RSU75 at Jan. 20, 2017

Istanbul treasures (2009)
DVD Video | 1hr 03mn | PAL 4:3 | 720x576 | 4.30 Gb
English \ Turkish \ French \ German \ Spanish \ Italian \ Polish \ Russian \ Arabic \ Bulgarian \ Japanese \ Nederlands \ Chinese \ Greek \ Korean: Dolby AC3, 2 ch
Subtitles: None
Genre: Documentary, Excursion

Istanbul - this is one of the most beautiful cities of Turkey. Istanbul is located on the crossroads of two continents: Asia and Europe. This is the one city in the world, which for more than two millennia has been the capital of two world empires.

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Istanbul Unveiled (2013) Movies

Posted by notbanned at Feb. 9, 2015

An American who had some family members in Istanbul is trying to discover Istanbul. She visits the off-the-beaten places and interviews the most interesting characters with her questions about the most wondered topics. A variety of colorful and interesting people representing the Turkish culture, from one of the richest women in Turkey to a masseur at a public bath and the best belly dancer in the country were chosen. By this way, interaction with a large cultural cross-section of local people providing a much richer experience was preferred.

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