Question 1

What is the historical and folkloric setting of Killing the Shadows?

Accepted Answer

It is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century, based on two legendary figures in Turkish folklore: the jester Hacivat and the nomad Karagoz.

Question 2

Which festival featured Killing the Shadows in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Istanbul Film Festival in 2012.

Question 3

What technical innovation made Killing the Shadows notable in Turkish cinema?

Accepted Answer

It was the first digital intermediate film of Turkey.

Question 4

How did the cinematography handle lighting in night scenes?

Accepted Answer

Kirakosyan used fire as key light at night scenes.

Question 5

Who directed and co-wrote Killing the Shadows?

Accepted Answer

Ezel Akay directed the film and co-wrote it with Levent Kazak.

Question 6

What is the historical and folkloric setting of Killing the Shadows?

Accepted Answer

It is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century, based on two legendary figures in Turkish folklore: the jester Hacivat and the nomad Karagoz.

Question 7

Which festival featured Killing the Shadows in 2012?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Istanbul Film Festival in 2012.

Question 8

What technical innovation made Killing the Shadows notable in Turkish cinema?

Accepted Answer

It was the first digital intermediate film of Turkey.

Question 9

How did the cinematography handle night scenes in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kirakosyan used fire as key light at night scenes.

Question 10

Who plays the legendary nomad Karagoz in the film?

Accepted Answer

Haluk Bilginer plays the character Karagoz.

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