Being Queer in Turkish Cinema: Existence, Appearance, and Representation

Queer representations in cinema are both influenced by and reflective of local or global cultures. In the context of Turkish cinema, patriarchal Turkish culture often negatively impacts the portrayal of queer identities. These portrayals tend to reflect society’s view of queers rather than illustrat...

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Published in:CINEJ cinema journal 2024-09, Vol.12 (1), p.319-359
Main Author: Ege, Övünç
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Film studies
Gender identity
gender studies
Heteronormativity
Homophobia
Ideology
Judith Butler
Language
LGBTQ studies
Masculinity
Motion pictures
Otherness
Politics
queer theory
representation
Self concept
Social exclusion
Stereotypes
Subjectivity
Turkish cinema
Word meaning
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description Queer representations in cinema are both influenced by and reflective of local or global cultures. In the context of Turkish cinema, patriarchal Turkish culture often negatively impacts the portrayal of queer identities. These portrayals tend to reflect society’s view of queers rather than illustrating their actual place within society. This study examines the evolution of queer representation in Turkish cinema from its inception to the present, highlighting queer identities and representation issues through the lens of Judith Butler's queer theory.
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Gender identity
gender studies
Heteronormativity
Homophobia
Ideology
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Language
LGBTQ studies
Masculinity
Motion pictures
Otherness
Politics
queer theory
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