Turkish women in cinema

Turkish women in cinema refers to Turkish actresses and to female movie directors, who are more active than ever in Turkish cinema.[1] The first Turkish film was made in 1914; the first Turkish film with female actresses was not shot until 1919. The first leading actress in Turkish cinema was Bedia Muvahhit in 1923. In a conservative Muslim society, Muvahhit's film was a milestone.[2]

List of Turkish actresses

List of female Turkish movie directors

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dw.de/women-directors-stand-their-ground-in-turkeys-film-industry/a-6240588
  2. ↑ Yeşilçam history (Turkish)
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