Film Talk with Psychologist Meral Erten

Talk

November 10, 2023 / 21:00

Pera Film presents a selection of films by Bosnian director and screenwriter Pjer Žalica, entitled Traces of Time, as part of Bosnia and Sancak Cultural Days. On Friday, 10 November, after the screening of The Perfect Circle, clinical psychologist Meral Erten will present a film talk at the Pera Museum Auditorium.

Free admissions. Limited space, drop in, no reservations.

About Meral Erten
Meral Erten holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Counselling from Istanbul University and a Master's degree in Behavioural Sciences. She is a graduate of Bilgi University Clinical Psychology Master Programme. She continues her psychoanalysis training under the supervision of the International Psychoanalysis Association (IPA). After the films shown as part of the Cinema Evenings, which were presented in cooperation with Psike Istanbul and Moda Sahnesi and continued for 10 years, she discussed the films with psychoanalytic interpretation with the active participation of directors, actors, experts in their fields and the audience.

The Captive Sultan

The Captive Sultan

The war fought by the Greeks to shake off the Turkish yoke was closely observed around Europe and, this being the era of romanticism, the events taking place around Greece between 1821 and 1832 became a symbol for national liberation struggle.

Ottoman Music and Entertainment from the Perspective of Painters

Ottoman Music and Entertainment from the Perspective of Painters

When we examine the Ottoman-themed paintings of indoor everyday life by western painters, musical entertainment attracts attention as a fundamental aspect of the lifestyle.

The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

Coffee was served with much splendor at the harems of the Ottoman palace and mansions. First, sweets (usually jam) was served on silverware, followed by coffee serving. The coffee jug would be placed in a sitil (brazier), which had three chains on its sides for carrying, had cinders in the middle, and was made of tombac, silver or brass. The sitil had a satin or silk cover embroidered with silver thread, tinsel, sequin or even pearls and diamonds.