Adapting a novel to film is not simply about turning words into images. It involves reshaping a narrative’s form, rhythm.
Documentarist Istanbul Documentary Days, which will be held between June 14-19, 2025, brings documentary enthusiasts together in different venues in Istanbul for the 18th time this year. This year’s festival focuses on striking themes such as local and foreign master directors, youth
The 78th Cannes Film Festival stood out not only with Jafar Panahi’s Un Simple Accident winning the Palme d’Or but also with its tributes to Palestinian journalist Fatma Hassona, who was killed in Gaza, and the film world’s collective stand against silence.
The 78th Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the world of cinema, opened its doors for the 78th time this year. The festival, which will keep its finger on the pulse of world cinema for 12 days on
The documentary Vibe Istanbul, which explores the underground journey of electronic music in Turkey, was screened at Beyoğlu Cinema as part of the Istanbul Film Festival. Directed by Saeed Nasiri and Nafise Motlagh, the documentary is narrated by İzzet Öz, the legendary
The 44th Istanbul Film Festival, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), begins on 11 April 2025. Sponsored by N Kolay, it celebrates filmmakers whose narratives and artistry are transforming today’s cinema. The festival also includes talks, special screenings,
Filiz Akın, the legendary actress who defined Turkish cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, has passed away at the age of 82, Turkey’s Health Ministry announced. Akın died on Saturday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Istanbul. The ministry did not
Screenwriter, actress and photographer Ebru Ceylan has been selected to the jury of the 77b Cannes Film Festival. The festival, which will be chaired by director Greta Gerwig, will be held between May 14-25. Screenwriter, actress and photographer Ebru Ceylan has been
The Akbank Short Film Festival is celebrating its 21st edition this year, bringing cinema enthusiasts together from March 17 to 27. The festival is set to offer a rich program featuring 87 short films and 3 feature films, selected from 2,346 submissions
Hollywood’s grand night saw the 2024 Academy Awards find their winners. We’ve compiled the list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards and the most unforgettable moments of the night. The standout film of the night was Anora, directed by Sean Baker.
Tilda Swinton delivered a powerful speech at the Berlin Film Festival, condemning what she described as “the astonishing savagery of spite, state-perpetrated and internationally enabled mass murder.” Speaking after receiving a Golden Bear for lifetime achievement, Swinton criticized “greed-addicted governments” without explicitly
The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards were held on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall, with actor David Tennant once again hosting the prestigious event. “Conclave” led the nominations with 12 and ended the night with four wins, including Outstanding British Film and