Istanbul: Chronopolis(2026)

Istanbul: Chronopolis Synopsis

Istanbul: Chronopolis is an experimental documentary that explores the city as a living organism where the linear flow of time is disrupted and the past and future coexist. Structured around a thematic cycle of birth, speed, and decay, the film uses rhythmic visuals and archival footage to bridge temporal gaps. Through a fourteen-minute mathematical edit, it replaces linguistic narrative with the evocative language of time-lapse and slow-motion cinematography. The project invites the audience to transcend chronological time and experience Istanbul as an eternal moment—an entity existing solely within its own timeless cycle.

Istanbul: Chronopolis (2026) is a documentary film directed by Mehmet Talha Gürel, released on January 7, 2026 with a runtime of 15m.