Cengiz Aytmatov’un Eserlerinin Kültürel Diplomasinin Unsuru Olarak Sinemaya Yansıması

Abstract

This study provides an overview of a research that examines how Chyngyz Aytmatov's works have been adapted through cinema and television and the impact of this process on cultural diplomacy. It investigates how Aytmatov's literary legacy has been introduced and expanded on an international level through film and television adaptations. Within the framework of cultural diplomacy, it explores the role of these adaptations in international interactions and cultural exchanges. Additionally, it discusses how the international awards earned by Aytmatov's works in the realm of cinema contribute to increasing their recognition abroad and to the cultural diplomacy processes. Ultimately, it is believed that this study will allow us to observe the interaction between cultural diplomacy, literature, and cinema.