44th Istanbul Film Festival & 20th Meetings on the Bridge

News item | 20-03-2025 | 08:40

Get ready for an incredible celebration of cinema and the showcasing around 130 feature films in its official selection, including the prestigious Golden Tulip Competition, the New Perspectives section, and a dynamic lineup of thematic and retrospective screenings.

The 44th Istanbul Film Festival and 20th Meetings on the Bridge will once again bring together filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals from Türkiye and around the world! This platform will create exciting opportunities for co-productions, networking, and artistic collaboration, strengthening international connections—especially between Türkiye and the Netherlands.  Dutch cinema will take center stage with two confirmed productions: “Mr. K” by Tallulah H. Schwab and “Alpha” by Jan-Willem van Ewijk. Dutch industry leaders from Rotterdam Film Festival, IDFA, Hubert Bals Fund, Lemming Film, and Circe Films will also join the festival to explore new opportunities for cross-border partnerships.

Mr K

MOVIE INFO: Mr. K (2024) - IMDb

MOVIE Trailer

After spending the night in a remote hotel, Mr. K is stuck in a claustrophobic nightmare when he discovers that he can't leave the building. Mr. K, a traveling magician, finds himself in a Kafkaesque nightmare when he can’t find the exit of the hotel he has slept in. His attempts to get out only pull him deeper, entangling him further with the hotel and its curious inhabitants.

  • Beyoğlu Friday 11th April at 19:00                                     TICKETS
  • Kadıköy Wednesday 16th April at 16:00                            TICKETS
  • CitysW3 Sunday 20th April at 11:00                                   TICKETS

 

ALPHA

MOVIE INFO: Alpha. (2024) - IMDb

Rein, snowboard teacher, works in the Alps. Receives a visit from his father Gijs from the Netherlands. The two venture into the snow-capped mountains where they clash both with each other and with the merciless nature that surrounds them.

  • Sinematek Monday 14th April at 11:00                               TİCKETS
  • Atlas Sunday 20th April at 21:30                                         TICKETS
  • CitysW3 Tuesday 22nd April at 19:00                                  TICKETS

 

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