The Eye of Istanbul

THE EYE OF ISTANBUL tells the story of Ara Guler the legendary ArmenianTurkish photographer through a culmination of his retrospective exhibition in Istanbul As Ara selects his photographs the stories behind his most iconic images spring to life At 87 Ara is a complex and unforgettable character he is still sharp irreverent funny and philosophical Although he is mostly recognized for his black and white photographs of Istanbul he has enjoyed an international career which has spanned over sixty years and has generated more than 1 million photographs Aras artistic process his resourcefulness and fearlessness are revealed through a nonlinear narrative in the film Ara is revered in his homeland however the question remains as to what will happen to his archives which are deemed to be a national heritage and a global treasure