63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival Opens With War-Themed Section
The festival opened at Antalya Sports Hall with tributes to deceased cinema figures and a special section on filmmakers working under war.
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- The 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival opened at Antalya Sports Hall
- Pınar Altuğ Atacan and Emre Kınay hosted the opening ceremony
- Deceased cinema professionals, including Kadir İnanır and Nevzat Doğansoy, were commemorated
- Büşra Özdemir announced the festival slogan "DAİMA"
- A special section called "Roots, Light and Camera" will screen 13 films from Lebanon, Iran, Palestine and Ukraine
The 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival opened with an opening gala at Antalya Sports Hall. The event was hosted by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality.
Actors Pınar Altuğ Atacan and Emre Kınay hosted the ceremony. Deceased cinema professionals were honored with a standing ovation.
“Our commitment to the Golden Orange is not temporary.”
Late actor Kadir İnanır was remembered through a presentation narrated by actors. Singer, composer and songwriter Nevzat Doğansoy, known by the stage name Nev, was also commemorated.
Emre Kınay performed music from classic Yeşilçam films. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor and Festival President Büşra Özdemir delivered the opening speech.
Özdemir said the festival's slogan is "DAİMA" and stressed that commitment to the Golden Orange is not temporary. She also addressed wars around the world and the deaths of children.
A special program section titled "Roots, Light and Camera" was added to the festival. It will feature 13 films from Lebanon, Iran, Palestine and Ukraine focusing on filmmakers producing under the shadow of war.
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