Turkish Film Festival and exhibition to be held in Brazil

April 26 2019 15:14:45

Turkish Film Festival and exhibition to be held in Brazil

SAO PAULO

The Second Turkish Film Festival and a photography exhibition titled “Göbeklitepe: Zero Point of History” have opened in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Organized in collaboration with the Sao Paulo Culture and Tourism Office and Cinemateca Brasileira, the festival kicked off with the film “Anayurt Hotel,” directed by Ömer Kavur.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sao Paulo Culture and Tourism Attache Ahmet Çanga said that eight films will be shown in the festival.

Speaking of the exhibition, Çanga said, “It is very interesting that Göbeklitepe is the first place of worship in history. We try to promote Turkey’s culture and history here and draw very positive reactions.”

The event will continue through May 5.

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