ISMAIL

This portrait drifts into the quieter corners of Istanbul, where Ismail spends his days bringing old objects back to life. In his workshop, time feels slower, almost suspended, as he uncovers the traces left by those who came before. His work is delicate, almost meditative, revealing a city layered with stories that don’t shout but whisper. Through him, we glimpse an Istanbul that hides its history in the smallest details, waiting for someone patient enough to find it.

This episode was made in co-production with FRANCE TELEVISION.