Back in Time November 21, 2015

Istanbul Modern Cinema presents the Turkish premiere of the documentary Back in Time, with the contributions of Istanbul Modern Cinema sponsor Türk Tuborg A.Ş. and with the partnership of Back to the Future Fan Club. The documentary was released worldwide a month ago to celebrate Back to the Future Day on the movie’s 30th anniversary. Director Robert Zemeckis and producer Steven Spielberg’s 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future and its sequels are considered the greatest time travel series in the history of cinema. With this three-film saga, which still retains its popularity today, they succeeded in gaining a large fan base that continues to grow to this day. In the sequel released in 1989, the series’ protagonists Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled forward in time, precisely to October 21, 2015. The documentary Back in Time gives a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary series which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Besides the documentary, the program also features fan videos.

Back in Time, 2015

USA-UK-Canada, Color, 95’, English with Turkish subtitles

Director: Jason Aron

It’s been 30 years since Marty traveled in time. From interviews with the cast, the crew, historians, and fans, to the restoration of the automobile-based time machine the DeLorean–the real star of the film–, this entertaining documentary about the greatest time travel trilogy ever to be made enthusiastically celebrates the Back to the Future legend whose repercussions are still felt today.