The Songs of Nazim Hikmet
(Nazim Hikmet Sarkilari)
Directed by Mehmet Eryilmaz.
Turkey, 2000, color, 72 min.
Turkish with English subtitles.
Turkey, 2000, color, 72 min.
Turkish with English subtitles.
This documentary tribute to the Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet (sometimes called the Pablo Neruda of Turkey) explores seven of the hundreds of songs based on his poetry. The songs are performed by famous Turkish singers and musicians such as Ruhi Su, Sümeyra, Zülfü Livaneli, Cem Karaca, Inci Çayirli, Esin Afsar and Timur Selçuk. The film conveys Nazim Hikmet’s distinct personality as well as his love for his country and people while remaining stylistically faithful to his work.