8 films Found
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A brief overview of the Turkish Mevlevi Order and ita impact on electronic music as performed by Canadian/Turkish artist Mercan Dede. We see how the performance of the Whirling Dervishes is moving forward with modern times and how a young generation in Istanbul think about its influence and the Turkish society as a modern democracy.
A brief look at the Turkish minority group called the Alevies. We see them on a day of celebration and find out about their tradition
This program gives a brief explanation of the Yezides in Turkey. We meet a family who live in a rural community in South Anatolia and we describe shoprtly their beliefs, thier philosophy and wisdom. Today their life is still affected by misunderstanding and discrimination; and many are thinking, they are devil worshippers
Kurds are frustrated by the slow pace of change in Turkey. Although recent political reforms have granted them more rights, change on the ground remains slow.
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Following the French and Dutch referendums, what now for the EU? Why has the prospect of Turkish membership enflamed such passions? Our offering this week is an intelligent and thought provoking documentary on modern day Turkey. From the legacy of Ataturk to the threat of Islamic fundamentalism, it provides a snapshot of a nation in transit. Made for ARTE.
Traditionalists in the whirling dervish world are scandalised by the suggestion women should dance with them. They see it as a violation of their mystical heritage.
Despite Turkey's claims it has improved its human rights record, prisoners are still routinely tortured. But now the methods of torture have changed.
Following a spate of recent attacks, Turkey is desperate to eliminate the PKK. But as this exclusive report reveals, uprooting them from their heavily armed base in Northern Iraq will be difficult.
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