King Chronicles and Urartian Cuneiform explores the journey of cuneiform writing from its Mesopotamian origins to the monumental inscriptions of the Urartian Kingdom around Lake Van. Through tablets, rock carvings, and reenacted scribal scenes, the film brings ancient texts and royal chronicles to life. A. Kadir Özdemir’s short documentary offers an accessible, visually rich look at the written legacy of a long-vanished civilization. It also features artistic vocalizations in the now-extinct Urartian language.

A. Kadir Özdemir
Born in Karadeniz Ereğli (Zonguldak), A. Kadir Özdemir studied at the Department of Radio, Cinema and Television at Erciyes University. Özdemir has produced culture, history and archaeology-focused TV programs and documentaries for TRT and other broadcasters. Over the years, he has also worked on many museum films, archaeological documentaries and historical projects, some of which continue to be shown as part of the permanent exhibitions in various museums in Türkiye. Much of Özdemir’s recent work involves following excavation teams in the field and recording their daily activities. He also films traditional crafts and local practices, aiming to keep these stories alive.