Research Article

Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space

Number: Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı October 30, 2025
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Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyse the natural, cultural and geographical features of the Lake Van Basin in terms of cinema and to reveal its usability as a film plateau. Elements ranging from the surrounding natural landscape to cultural heritage, from logistical advantages to aesthetic values, as well as many other factors, are discussed in the context of cinematic production. The potential of the region for both fiction and documentary productions is analysed. In this direction, by using a combination of literature review, conceptual interpretation and visual-analytical evaluation methods, the unique qualities of the Basin for the cinema industry were identified. According to the findings, the Lake Van Basin is an important location for low-cost plateau installation with favourable climatic conditions, suitable lands and endemic species such as pearl mullet. It is a valuable habitat for natural life and has the potential to become a centre of attraction for the cinema industry. In addition, the region’s proximity to culturally rich neighbouring countries such as Iran, Armenia and Azerbaijan strengthens both intercultural interaction and co-production opportunities. In the light of all these data, the Lake Van Basin stands out as a strategic location for cinema production, not only in terms of cultural representation thanks to its layered structure, but also in terms of its economic and socio-cultural value.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Communication Theories, Fine Arts

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 29, 2025

Publication Date

October 30, 2025

Submission Date

April 17, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı

APA
Doğaner, S. K. (2025). Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı, 83-98. https://doi.org/10.53568/yyusbed.1678662
AMA
1.Doğaner SK. Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2025;(Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı):83-98. doi:10.53568/yyusbed.1678662
Chicago
Doğaner, Saygın Koray. 2025. “Van Lake Basin As a Film Set: Dynamics of Space”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, no. Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı: 83-98. https://doi.org/10.53568/yyusbed.1678662.
EndNote
Doğaner SK (October 1, 2025) Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı 83–98.
IEEE
[1]S. K. Doğaner, “Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space”, Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, no. Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı, pp. 83–98, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.53568/yyusbed.1678662.
ISNAD
Doğaner, Saygın Koray. “Van Lake Basin As a Film Set: Dynamics of Space”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı (October 1, 2025): 83-98. https://doi.org/10.53568/yyusbed.1678662.
JAMA
1.Doğaner SK. Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2025;:83–98.
MLA
Doğaner, Saygın Koray. “Van Lake Basin As a Film Set: Dynamics of Space”. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, no. Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı, Oct. 2025, pp. 83-98, doi:10.53568/yyusbed.1678662.
Vancouver
1.Saygın Koray Doğaner. Van Lake Basin as a Film Set: Dynamics of Space. Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi. 2025 Oct. 1;(Van Gölü Havzası Özel Sayısı):83-98. doi:10.53568/yyusbed.1678662

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