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Istanbul Film Festival Celebrates Turkish Cinema and Awards Winners

4/17/2026

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The 21st Istanbul Film Festival's Meetings on the Bridge concluded on April 14, showcasing Turkish projects.
Under new leadership, it featured panels on Turkish co-productions and Netflix's original content.
Awards went to Huckster by Arin Inan Arslan and Other Seasons of Hakkari by Evrim Kaya for its poignant narrative.
The festival also honored Stratum, a drama by Daniel Kötter and Marko Grba Singh, exploring economic and geopolitical themes.

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Story summary

The 21st Istanbul Film Festival's Meetings on the Bridge concluded on April 14, showcasing Turkish projects.
Under new leadership, it featured panels on Turkish co-productions and Netflix's original content.
Awards went to Huckster by Arin Inan Arslan and Other Seasons of Hakkari by Evrim Kaya for its poignant narrative.
The festival also honored Stratum, a drama by Daniel Kötter and Marko Grba Singh, exploring economic and geopolitical themes.