In 1961, the young writer Onat Kutlar goes to Paris to study philosophy. After discovering his passion for cinema there he founds a Cinémathèque in Istanbul to bring the world of art cinema to Turkey.

Exploring the genesis of a Turkish institution, Önder Esmer’s film celebrates Onat Kutlar’s quest to revolutionize cinema. Blending passion, philosophy, and cultural shifts, this meditative documentary transcends biography to highlight the transformative and profound effect of art on society.