The best films of the year from Türkiye and abroad compete for the Grand Prix of the festival, the Golden Tulip.
This section showcases recent productions from Türkiye that open up new perspectives in cinema. Debut or second feature-length films with no restriction of genres are showcased, and the best film is awarded the Seyfi Teoman Prize, after the late filmmaker.
The Turkish premieres of most recent productions with A-list casts by master directors, and most anticipated works of the season will be made at the festival.
Comprising award-winning films from around the world, this premiere selection of highlights reflects the latest cinematic trends, brings together the newest and most popular works of world cinema, and takes the audience on a world tour.
This section showcases works of young directors who demonstrate a unique talent and distinctive approach to cinema with their debut or second features ––classics and masters of the future.
These films tackle current subject matters as diverse as politics, music, dance, human rights, environmental issues, and engage with social transformations to present reality with a unique and striking stylistic approach.
Specter
noun
1. A visible incorporeal spirit, especially one of a terrifying nature; ghost; phantom; apparition.
2. Some object or source of terror or dread.
Classics that have lost none of their lustre over the years are brought together in this section... One of the festival’s special sections that upholds its cinémathèque identity is Classics Revisited. This section features newly restored classics, cult films celebrating their anniversaries, and three films that inspired this year's festival posters.
