The Francophone Film Festival, organized by the Institut français Türkiye, will start on Friday. The occasion will showcase movies from French-speaking areas and will probably be held in 16 cities, together with Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Izmir, Balıkesir, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep and Mersin.
The pageant, in collaboration with the Embassies of France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg and Romania, goals to advertise the French language and the cultures of French-speaking nations.
Florent Signifredi, the Audiovisual attache of Institut français Türkiye, spoke to Anadolu Agency (AA) in regards to the choice course of. “We chose films that we believe will resonate with Turkish cinema enthusiasts,” he mentioned. “There is a wide range of films in the program, suitable for all age groups. We have dramas and comedies for children, youth, and older audiences. Our goal is to present a showcase of Francophone cinema, highlighting the diversity of the genre.”
Signifredi famous that the pageant would function latest movies which have by no means been proven in Türkiye. “This festival can be seen as a window into the Francophonie. The films cover themes relevant to audiences everywhere, such as the universal theme of the father-daughter relationship,” he added. “There are some films that touch upon universal topics and appeal to everyone.”
He additionally emphasised the significance of cinema in French tradition, stating, “Cinema was invented by the Lumiere brothers in France. Cinema and culture are intertwined. The French have made significant contributions to the development of cinema in Türkiye. Despite technological advancements and the rise of new platforms, content remains the center of it all.”
Signifredi additionally expressed his admiration for Turkish cinema, mentioning administrators like Nuri Bilge Ceylan and Emin Alper, who’ve produced movies by way of co-productions with France. “There are many new perspectives emerging. While financial challenges exist for producers, co-productions with France can be a solution,” he mentioned. “Turkish cinema addresses very universal themes.”
The pageant will function 12 function movies and 4 brief movies from nations together with France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Canada, Belgium, Romania, Haiti and Lebanon.
The occasion will happen in Istanbul on the Beyoğlu Cinema and Institut français from March 14-23. In Ankara, the pageant will probably be held at Büyülü Fener from March 17-23, and in Izmir from March 17-27 at Institut français and Karaca Cinema.
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