Istanbul Film Festival & Meetings on the Bridge - Türkiye
Istanbul Film Festival & Meetings on the Bridge
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.
From the 11th to the 22nd of March, the Istanbul Film Festival and Meetings on the Bridge once again brought together filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals from Türkiye and around the world! This platform created exciting opportunities for co-productions, networking, and artistic collaboration, strengthening international connections—especially between Türkiye and the Netherlands. Dutch cinema took center stage with two 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 also joined the festival exploring new opportunities for cross-border partnerships.
Mr K
MOVIE INFO: Mr. K (2024) - IMDb
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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.
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.
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