Masterclass with Petros Markaris and Hüseyin Karabey
The Journey of Adapting a Novel to Script

Talk

December 7, 2024 / 12.00

The renowned writer, script-writer and long-term collaborator of Theo Angelopoulos, Petros Markaris, discusses with the award-winning director Hüseyin Karabey about the similarities and differences between writing a novel and a script, as well as what it means for a writer when his books are being adapted for the screen.

The event will take place at the Pera Museum Auditorium as part of the Greek Film Days. Free admissions. Limited space, drop in, no reservations.

Dancing on Architecture

Dancing on Architecture

I think it was Frank Zappa – though others claim it was Laurie Anderson – who said in an interview that ‘writing on music is much like dancing on architecture’. 

The Battle of Varna

The Battle of Varna

Over the years of 1864 through 1876, Stanisław Chlebowski served Sultan Abdülaziz in Istanbul as his court painter. As it was, Abdülaziz disposed of considerable artistic talents of his own, and he actively involved himself in Chlebowski’s creative process, suggesting ideas for compositions –such as ballistic pieces praising the victories of Turkish arms. 

From two portraits of children…

From two portraits of children…

The Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation’s Orientalist Painting Collection includes two children’s portraits that are often featured in exhibitions on the second floor of the Pera Museum. These portraits both date back to the early 20th century, and were made four years apart. One depicts Prince Abdürrahim Efendi, son of Sultan Abdulhamid II, while the figure portrayed on the other is Nazlı, the daughter of Osman Hamdi Bey.