Yeşilçam
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Yesilcam refers to the Turkish cinema industry in the same way that Hollywood refers to American cinema, and Pinewood refers to British cinema. Yesilcam experienced its heyday during the 1950s-1970s, when it saw through 250-350 films annually.
[edit] History
After the 1970s, the spread of television across Turkish homes saw audience numbers drop sharply, and as a result, Yesilcam suffered.
However, Yesilcam has seen a revival since 2002, having produced universally recognised and critically acclaimed movies such as Uzak, Babam ve Oğlum and Propaganda.
[edit] Notable Actors
Turkish actors most commonly associated with Yesilsam include
- Kadir Inanir
- Türkân Şoray
- Hülya Avşar
- Nilüfer Aydan
