IMPORTANT NOTICES

Ticket holders for the screenings of the 44th Istanbul Film Festival are assumed to have accepted their liability to adhere to the rules below.

• All screenings at Sinematek / Sinema Evi have open seating.
• As per legal regulations, all our screenings are restricted to persons over 18 years of age, unless stated otherwise. Some guests may be asked to produce their ID for age verification.
• The cinema halls will be ready for entrance 20 minutes before the screenings begin. Coordinated, gradual entries will prevent crowding.
• Latecomers will not be allowed entry. In order to avoid any discontent at the entrances, we kindly request our guests to take the utmost effort to be on time.
• There will be no intermissions during the screenings.
• Purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the screening is cancelled or rescheduled. In the event of a cancellation or date change, refunds and exchanges must be completed by the deadline specified in the announcement.
• Multiple promotional offers cannot be combined.
• Due to unforeseen circumstances, changes may occur in the cinema halls or screening schedule.
• Due to security at entrances, please make sure not to carry anything larger than a handbag. Please note that luggage and large backpacks will not be accepted in the halls, and cloakrooms are not offered.
• All cinema halls have a 100% fresh air circulation. Ventilation systems will be working during the screenings.
• Only water will be permitted inside the cinema halls. Bringing alcoholic beverages, consuming tobacco or tobacco products, and using electronic cigarettes are strictly prohibited.
• Every effort will be made to keep to the scheduled programme, but it is subject to change. Tickets are not refundable unless the programme is changed.
• Any visual or audio recording, using handy-cam, camera, mobile phone or any other type of recording device during the screening is not allowed. Recording devices will not be allowed in the halls.
• Technical setbacks may arise in the electronic subtitle system. The screenings may have to continue without subtitles in case of major errors.
• The event organiser reserves the right to deny entry to the venue, provided that the ticket price is refunded.