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

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https://doi.org/10.5195/cinej.2024.603

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Turkish cinema, queer theory, gender studies, representation, Judith Butler

Abstract

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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Ege, Övünç. (2024). Being Queer in Turkish Cinema: Existence, Appearance, and Representation. CINEJ Cinema Journal, 12(1), 319–359. https://doi.org/10.5195/cinej.2024.603

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