13.10.2025 16:31
A film shooting crisis occurred at ITU. During the filming of a movie about the life of Abdullah Çatlı in the historic Taşkışla building, the fire effects used spread to the trees. The shooting, conducted without informing the university components, drew the reaction of students. Protests were organized with slogans like "Our school is not a film set."
During the filming of a movie about the life of Abdullah Çatlı in the historical Taşkışla building of Istanbul Technical University (ITU), fire effects used during the shoot spread to the trees. The incident caused a reaction from the students.
REACTION TO FILM SHOOT IN HISTORICAL BUILDING
It was claimed that a film was shot in the historical Taşkışla building, where the ITU Faculty of Architecture is located, without the knowledge of the university administration and students. It was learned that the shoot was for a film about the life of Abdullah Çatlı, one of the key figures of the Susurluk Scandal.
FIRE EFFECTS SPREAD TO TREES
It was stated that fire and noise effects were used during the film shoot, and the flames that broke out spread to the trees in Ortabahçe. Students who witnessed the situation expressed their concerns that the shoot could damage the historical building.
"OUR SCHOOL IS NOT A TV SET" PROTEST
After the fire effects, a large number of students gathered in front of the building to protest. The students chanted slogans such as "Our school is not a TV set," emphasizing the need to protect the historical structure.