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Turkish Cinema’s Milestone Berlin Presence Bodes Well for Global Breakthrough Going Forward

February 15, 2026 at 05:50 AM
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Turkish Cinema’s Milestone Berlin Presence Bodes Well for Global Breakthrough Going Forward

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Turkish cinema, despite being held back by economic and political constraints, looks poised for a global breakthrough this year. Its milestone Berlin 2026 contingent — comprising three feature film premieres, two of which are competing for the Golden Bear — kicks off the campaign. For years, Turkey’s government, headed by authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has […]

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Turkish cinema, despite being held back by economic and political constraints, looks poised for a global breakthrough this year. Its milestone Berlin 2026 contingent — comprising three feature film premieres, two of which are competing for the Golden Bear — kicks off the campaign. For years, Turkey’s government, headed by authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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Turkish cinema, despite being held back by economic and political constraints, looks poised for a global breakthrough this year. Its milestone Berlin 2026 contingent — comprising three feature film premieres, two of which are competing for the Golden Bear — kicks off the campaign. For years, Turkey’s government, headed by authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has […]

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