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Nuri Bilge Ceylan – Inner Landscapes: A Photography and Film Exhibition at Eye Filmmuseum

Witness the groundbreaking Dutch premiere of Ceylan's award-winning films alongside his rarely seen landscape photography.

Eye Filmmuseum proudly presents "Nuri Bilge Ceylan – Inner Landscapes," the very first Dutch exhibition dedicated to the renowned Turkish filmmaker and photographer. This unique presentation combines Ceylan's acclaimed films with his lesser-known landscape photographs. Explore how Ceylan masterfully portrays the human condition and the profound connection between personal struggles and the external world.

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Exhibition summary

Eye Filmmuseum presents the first Dutch exhibition dedicated to Turkish filmmaker and photographer Nuri Bilge Ceylan. The exhibition brings together his award-winning films and lesser-known landscape photographs for the first time, exploring themes of the human condition, personal struggles, and the profound connection between inner worlds and external landscapes.

Curatorial context

Eye Filmmuseum is hosting 'Nuri Bilge Ceylan – Inner Landscapes,' the inaugural Dutch exhibition dedicated to the celebrated Turkish filmmaker and photographer. The exhibition features a unique combination of Ceylan's prize-winning films and his less-exhibited landscape photographs, revealing his masterful photographic eye, strong sense of composition, and deeply compassionate exploration of universal themes from a distinct Turkish perspective. Born in Istanbul, Ceylan's work is deeply influenced by his rural childhood and explores the complexities of the human condition. His protagonists grapple with personal struggles, seeking connection and overcoming loneliness, with themes often rooted in recent Turkish history and its contrasts. The exhibition highlights how Ceylan's landscapes, whether urban or rural, serve as more than mere backdrops, reflecting and influencing the inner lives of his characters. Originally a photographer, Ceylan's cinematographic works demonstrate a strong photographic sensibility, while his large-format photographs exude a cinematic quality, weaving together his two primary artistic mediums.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is accompanied by a film programme including screenings and special events. Further details on specific film screenings and related events can be found via the provided links. Information about booking for these events or general museum admission is not explicitly detailed on this page, but visitors are directed to the museum's programme sections for more details.

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Venue
Eye Filmmuseum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 18, 2025 – Jun 1, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of acclaimed Turkish filmmaker and photographer Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
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