Ara Güler - The Eye of İstanbul
The Life and Photographs of Ara Güler
THE EYE OF ISTANBUL recounts the narrative of Ara Guler, the fabulous Armenian-Turkish picture taker,
through the finish of his review display in Istanbul. The narrative takes after a non-straight story,
which investigates the aesthetic procedure and driving forces of this extraordinary expert. Ara's interest, genius and dauntlessness are uncovered
through a progression of stories in the film.
At 87 years of age, Ara is an unpredictable and life-changing character; he is still sharp, disrespectful, clever and philosophical.
In spite of the fact that he is for the most part perceived for his high contrast photos of Istanbul, he has delighted in a global profession,
which has crossed more than sixty years and has created more than 1 million photos. An understudy and an adherent of Henri-Cartier Bresson,
Ara's authority lies in catching the stories and associations among individuals at the right crossroads ever.
"The Eye of Istanbul" takes after Ara Guler as he plans for his review presentation where he gathers his photos
furthermore, the stories behind his most notorious pictures spring to life. From the poor laborers of Istanbul to the goat herders of Anatolia,
from the pictures of popular craftsmen any semblance of Picasso, to the Israeli/Palestinian clashes, Ara has caught the embodiment
of the second 50% of the twentieth century. Ara considers himself not as a picture taker but rather as a student of history who has caught the lives of individuals
furthermore, major chronicled occasions subsequent to the 1950s. In any case, Ara's files have never been opened up to researchers however rather are packed
in boxes in his private office.
Ara's dearest Istanbul is an optional character in the narrative since his photos have caught the spirit of the city for more than 60 years.
Ara is adored in his country, be that as it may, the question stays in respect to what will happen to his chronicles,
which are regarded to be a national legacy and a worldwide fortune. In "The Eye of Istanbul" Ara Guler's bolting life
also, workmanship is uncovered through his photos, silver screen verite minutes, movies and meetings.
