Portraits from the perspective of family members in Turkish cinema: Analysis of Teyzem and Dayım films with Freytag's Pyramid and sociological analysis

Authors : Emre Ertürk

Pages : 827-852

Doi:10.31795/baunsobed.1629977

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Publication Date : 2025-12-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The family is dynamic and exerts impact on society. The realm of emotional, psychological, and social interactions influences identities. Turkish cinema, intricately linked to the social framework, frequently depicts families within a collectivist and patriarchal environment influenced by traditional values. The portrayal of family in Turkish cinema mirrors the social framework and influences popular sentiment. This analysis investigates Halit Refiğ’s film Teyzem (1986) and Tayfun Pirselimoğlu’s film Dayım (1999). These films examine familial relationships and the “nephew” viewpoint of aunt and uncle figures. The films are narrated by two young toddlers who explore familial bonds and the recurrence of social events. Gustav Freytag’s Pyramid was employed to analyze purposive sampling videos. This framework facilitates a dramatic interpretation of the narrative’s Introduction, Development, Climax, Resolution, and Catastrophe segments. In addition to Freytag’s framework, sociological film analysis was employed to assess the data. This approach illustrates the impact of social norms and beliefs on individual and familial problems. In family sociology, both films portray the family as a locus of emotional bonds and social structure. The tension between personal autonomy and society expectations influences individual identity and belonging within the family unit, underscores the constraints of the patriarchal cultural framework, and enriches both the dramatic narrative and sociological study.
Keywords : Türk sineması, Aile, Freytag Pramidi, Halit Refiğ, Tayfun Pirselimoğlu

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