Thursday, February 08, 2018

Despite Ankara's lack of support, Turkish film wins big at Sundance

Despite Ankara's lack of support, Turkish film wins big at Sundance
Pinar Tremblay February 8, 2018

ARTICLE SUMMARY
The Turkish government has put private theater and movie productions in a chokehold through restrictions in financing and legal hurdles.

The Turkish movie "Butterflies" has won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic at the Sundance Film Festival. For 36-year-old director, screenwriter and co-producer Tolga Karacelik and his team, the win was a pleasant surprise.

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