Melis Behlil
Kadir Has University, Radio, Television and Cinema, Department Member
- Melis Behlil is an Associate Professor of Cinema Studies and Chair of Radio, Television and Cinema Department at Kadi... moreMelis Behlil is an Associate Professor of Cinema Studies and Chair of Radio, Television and Cinema Department at Kadir Has University in Istanbul, Turkey and an Affiliated Researcher at Stockholm University's Institute for Turkish Studies. She also writes film reviews for various publications, co-hosts a weekly radio show, and has served on the Board of the Turkish Film Critics Association.edit
One of the most significant reasons for the revival of Turkish popular cinema is possibly the proliferation of private television channels that started their broadcasts in the early 1990s. There are many different factors at play in the... more
One of the most significant reasons for the revival of Turkish popular cinema is possibly the proliferation of private television channels that started their broadcasts in the early 1990s. There are many different factors at play in the contemporary Turkish film production scene. Further research looking into individual firms in depth would benefit not only the scholars of Turkish cinema, but anyone interested in film industries in general, especially a film industry that have been able to claw a considerable space for their local production without the help of a quota system.
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Since the end of World War I, Hollywood has been a dominant force across European cin-emas. Various institutional attempts have been made in Europe to counter this domination. Many of these have been on a national level, eg imposing... more
Since the end of World War I, Hollywood has been a dominant force across European cin-emas. Various institutional attempts have been made in Europe to counter this domination. Many of these have been on a national level, eg imposing quotas, institutionalizing financial ...