Durch Filme verflochten. Die deutsche Sprache im Konkurrenzkampf um den Tonfilm in Istanbul um 1930
Intertwined through Films. The German Language in the Competition for Sound Film in Istanbul around 1930

Summary/Abstract: The first screening of a sound film in Istanbul took place in 1929. As Turkey relied on foreign films, most of the films shown were imported. With the rise of sound films, language became a crucial factor in the expansion of dominant national film industries. This study examines the relevance of the German language in the Istanbul sound film competition. The temporal scope ranges from the early 1930s, when sound films began to spread, to the end of the Second World War. The study aims to highlight the influence of verbal language on the dissemination of sound films, the status of the German language in Istanbul cinemas, and audience attitudes towards film language. Furthermore, it seeks to discuss the role of language in establishing sound films, its importance as a criterion in transnational film industry competition, and its impact on film reception.

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