Once Upon a Time Yeşilçam: Abdurrahman Keskiner

Abdurrahman Keskiner is one of the big guns of Turkish cinema. In Türkiye's national productions' history, his working method distinguishes him as a producer from the rest. Even though it may seem contradictory at first glance, he never gives up on investing in subtlety. Other producers have not pursued the same hope over and over and invested all of their earnings in shooting films ambitiously after making a loss. Yet, Abdurrahman Keskiner was an exception to this. He took great strides in promoting Türkiye's cinema to the world.

Directed by Mehmet Güreli, Once Upon a Time Yeşilçam: Abdurrahman Keskiner leans on a strong ensemble — Abdurrahman Keskiner, Mehmet Güreli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2022.