IZNIK: The Sunken Enigma follows the intriguing discovery in 2014 by a Turkish archaeologist of the foundations of a Byzantine basilica submerged in Lake Iznik, near Istanbul. An international team of French, Turkish, Swiss, and American researchers embarks on an excavation to uncover the mysterious history of this sunken structure. Why is it under water? What tragic event lies hidden at the lake’s bottom? As the team delves deeper, they uncover secrets tied to Iznik’s ancient past as the Roman city of Nicaea. Dating back to the 4th century, this site is crucial to the early development of Christianity. The excavations peel back layers of history, revealing a fascinating story of faith, empire and tragedy from a long-lost world.
Screening: Friday, May 16th, 8:34 - 9:59 PM, The Shedd Recital Hall
Length: 84 min
Country: France
Language: English, French, Italian, Turkish
Director: Pascal Guérin
Producer(s): Les Batelieres Productions, Scope Pictures, Julie Guesnon Amarante, Justine Henochsberg
Distributor: ZED Distribution