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2. Turgut Uyar Poetry Award
The 2nd Turgut Uyar Poetry Award organized by Femtrak can be submitted to poetry books published in 2024. In order to participate, the books…
“Saturday Late at Arter” with Paribu
On 21 June, Arter will extend its opening hours until midnight with a programme featuring current exhibitions, free DJ performances and concerts by Pitohui and kim ki o. …
You Are Invited To The Processing Memory Workshop
The Workshop on Embroidering Memory is a photography embroidery workshop that aims to connect the past and the present through embroidery interventions on daily…
Edouard Louis Comes to the Moda Sahnesi
The author Édouard Louis, who has made a name for himself in France’s contemporary literary scene, will be a guest of Moda Sahnesi in…
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Edouard Louis Comes to the Moda Sahnesi
The author Édouard Louis, who has made a name for himself in France’s contemporary literary scene, will be a guest of Moda Sahnesi in Istanbul on June 18th and 19th.…
Booker Prize-Winning Books: Complete List from 1969 to 2024
Introduction: Why Read Booker Prize-Winning Books? There are literary awards that do more than celebrate authors—they shape the reading paths of generations. The Booker Prize is one such landmark. Since its inception in 1969, this prestigious award has spotlighted the…
oiktoz interviews – Poets’ Cemetery: In Türkiye, Poets Don’t Have Books, They Only Have Cemeteries
oiktoz interviews; is a multi-layered narrative series extending from theater to literature, from the world of TV series and cinema to the backstage. In these interviews; we come together with all the actors of the performing arts and the world…
Heart Lamp Wins 2025 International Booker Prize
The Transformative Power of Literature: Why Did Heart Lamp Win? The 2025 International Booker Prize was awarded to Heart Lamp, a work that pushes the boundaries of literature and expands the possibilities of cultural expression. Jury Chair Max Porter eloquently…
5 Theatre Plays You Shouldn’t Miss Before the Season Ends
Theater is not a one-season show; it is a lifetime journey. The 2025 season was full of powerful texts, stage designs and impressive acting. However, there were some plays that were not only watched but also engraved in our minds…
Deep Review Corner
A Tale of the Unbearable Lightness of Suffering from the “Greek Weird Wave”: Oiktos / Pity / Zavallı (2018)
It is as if a question was asked and then a film was made to answer that question. And what is that question? How can a man who feels happy only when he is unhappy be happy? Released in 2018, the film Oiktos is the story of addiction to pain. I will briefly tell you … …
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2. Turgut Uyar Poetry Award
The 2nd Turgut Uyar Poetry Award organized by Femtrak can be submitted to poetry books published in 2024. In order to participate, the books…
“Saturday Late at Arter” with Paribu
On 21 June, Arter will extend its opening hours until midnight with a programme featuring current exhibitions, free DJ performances and concerts by Pitohui and kim ki o. …
You Are Invited To The Processing Memory Workshop
The Workshop on Embroidering Memory is a photography embroidery workshop that aims to connect the past and the present through embroidery interventions on daily…
Edouard Louis Comes to the Moda Sahnesi
The author Édouard Louis, who has made a name for himself in France’s contemporary literary scene, will be a guest of Moda Sahnesi in…
Recent Literature Reviews
A New Page: Fuat Sevimay – Aynalı (2017)
After a few words about the author, I will move on to the novel. I confess that I have never read Sevimay before. Will…
Voice of the Imaginary World: Ferit Edgü – Hakkâri’de Bir Mevsim (1977)
Ferit Edgü had this book published in 1977. The novel is told through the language of an orphaned teacher in a remote village. Is…
This is a Challenge: Ágota Kristóf: Okumaz Yazmaz (2023)
It’s the challenge of an illiterate man. I’ll tell you about a book of about fifty pages. In these fifty pages we witness the…
Stories Between Two Novels: Hakan Günday – Derz (2023)
Hakan Günday, who has created a unique readership with his novels, brought together his stories published in various media, including magazines and book selections,…
Latest TV Series & Movie Reviews
A Dark Coming of Age Story in a Single Plan: Adolescence (2025)
Type: Mini Series Premiering on Netflix in early 2025, Adolescence is a four-part British mini-series that is not just a crime drama; it’s also…
Traditions or Loved Ones?: A Regular Woman (2019)
Some of you may remember the incident or have seen it in the media. Aynur, a young woman shot by her brother in the…
A Tale of the Unbearable Lightness of Suffering from the “Greek Weird Wave”: Oiktos / Pity / Zavallı (2018)
It is as if a question was asked and then a film was made to answer that question. And what is that question? How…
God-Given Ugliness: Envy (Kıskanmak) (2009)
The movie Envy (Kıskanmak) , which was released to the audience on November 6, 2009, takes place in Zonguldak in the 1930s. I can…
Recent Theatre Reviews
Disaster Coming with the Rhythm of Darbuka: 9/8’lik Kıyamet (2024)
When he stepped onto the stage, there was a man with a tambourine in his hand and a story to tell on his face.…
A Sad Story of Racism Turned Showmanship: Hartlepool Maymunu (2023)
“A nation is a society united by illusions about its ancestors and a common hatred of its neighbours.” I had recently reviewed Wilfrid Lupano‘s…
So Which is Harder, To Stay or To Go?: Cırcır Böceği İtler ve Biz (2023)
I will tell you about a 75-minute one-act play. Before moving on to the play, I should convey a coincidence. In 2019, I went…
The Adventure of Markopaşa: Meçhul Paşa (2018)
In this play, we follow the adventure of the legendary humour newspaper Markopaşa, which started its publishing life in 1946. In its first issue,…
Literary Works by oiktozian
Metin Abay – NEO-FES
>oiktozian: Metin Abay Title of The Work: NEO-FES Original Title: NEO-FES Take the red pill and follow the rabbit… You need to embark on a journey…
Bilge Şen – Autumn’s Silent Prayer
>oiktozian: Bilge Şen Title of The Work: Faith… Original Title: Sonbaharın Sessiz Duası It was a warm autumn evening. The sky stretched out before my eyes…
Dilay Dondurmacı – Hope
>oiktozian: Dilay Dondurmacı Title of The Work: Hope Original Title: Umut Tired, weary, a little awkward, I opened a window of life with my own truths.…
Metin Abay – Faith…
>oiktozian: Metin Abay Title of The Work: Faith… Original Title: İnanç… To believe… This is not a religious message… From past to present, experienced, felt, supernatural…
oiktoz Blog
Booker Prize-Winning Books: Complete List from 1969 to 2024
Introduction: Why Read Booker Prize-Winning Books? There are literary awards that do more than celebrate authors—they shape the reading paths of generations. The Booker…
Journey to the Depths of Literature: Why Are Classical Literature Important?
Literature is a unique art form where emotion, thought, and imagination converge throughout human history. Embarking on a journey through unforgettable classics means stepping…
Cultural Classics And Their Cultural Impacts: The Lasting Imprints of Literature
Literature goes beyond merely telling stories with words. Some works transcend time to become cultural classics, leaving deep imprints on our cultural fabric. In…
The Pinnacle of Theatre Art: Noteworthy Theatre Directors
The art of theatre encompasses various elements that come to life on stage, but those who bring these elements together to offer unforgettable experiences…
