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Damien Hauser's AI Film Wins Golden Tulip in Istanbul

4/20/2026

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Swiss-Kenyan director Damien Hauser's Memory of Princess Mumbi won the Golden Tulip at the Istanbul Film Festival, becoming the first AI-assisted feature to receive honor.
The film is set in a futuristic Africa and centers on a love triangle.
Bi Gan's Resurrection won the Special Jury Prize.
Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret's Summer Beats won Best Director.
The festival ran April 9–19 under Kerem Ayan, showcasing Turkish and international films.

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Swiss-Kenyan director Damien Hauser's Memory of Princess Mumbi won the Golden Tulip at the Istanbul Film Festival, becoming the first AI-assisted feature to receive honor.
The film is set in a futuristic Africa and centers on a love triangle.
Bi Gan's Resurrection won the Special Jury Prize.
Lise Akoka and Romane Gueret's Summer Beats won Best Director.
The festival ran April 9–19 under Kerem Ayan, showcasing Turkish and international films.