Hermana: The Untold History of Ankara's Jewish Community

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The award-winning documentary entitled "Hermana: The Untold History of Ankara's Jewish Community" was screened during an event organized by Washington Yunus Emre Institute. Following the screening which aroused great interest in the audience, the documentary's director Enver Arcak answered questions from the participants.

Noting that the documentary covered the history of Ankara's Jews, as one of the oldest Jewish communities in Anatolia, Arcak indicated that they compiled the story of the Jews who sought refuge in the Ottoman Empire in the mid-15th century and lived in Ankara for many years.

The documentary features stories, photographs and interviews about the Jewish neighborhood, located in Ulus district of Ankara, and focuses on historical development of Ankara's Jewish community since the Ottoman Empire.

During the event, a photography exhibition was also unveiled, containing the photographs shared by the Jewish families who lived in Ankara.

Having received many awards at national and international film events, "Hermana: The Untold History of Ankara's Jewish Community" is the first comprehensive research and documentary about Ankara's Jewish community.