The annual FIlmekimi festival returns to Turkey, with a series of film screenings in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. As usual, the festival presents films that gained awards in leading festivals alongside highly anticipated new productions.
Many of the films have acquired accolades recently, including The Image Book by legendary French director Jean-Luc Godard (winner of the Special Palm D’or at Cannes) and Yorgos Lanthimos’ film The Favourite (winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Venice). The oepning film will be A Star is Born, starring Lady Gaga.
Click here to see the full programme. Filmekimi will continue on to Ankara and Izmir after its run in Istanbul. Tickets for Filmekimi go on sale on September 29.