Articles about Turkey
Yes we Can
In just a few short years, Turkish actor Can Yaman has become a global star on the back of the rising popularity of the country’s drama series. He tells DQ about his approach to acting and why he’s a fan of rom-coms.
Intersection: Is Turkey reaching a turning point?
Turkey has dominated the international drama scene in recent years without a breakout global hit. Could Intersection take the country’s scripted series to new heights?
Talking Turkey
Yazi Odasi is charting an alternative course in Turkey’s drama production sector to give scriptwriters greater freedom and creative control. Co-founder Kerem Deren reveals his vision.
Room for improvement
Andy Fry interviews leading Turkish screenwriter Kerem Dezem who, alongside his wife Pinar Bulut Deren, is hoping to make a difference in Turkish drama with the Writers Room initiative they set up last year.
Turkish series delight new audiences across the world
Spearheaded by Ottoman Empire-set shows such as Magnificent Century, Turkish drama is enjoying something of a renaissance.