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Ten films will compete for the Golden Dolphin at the 14th Bosphorus Film Festival
The Bosphorus Film Festival will welcome cinema lovers from November 8 to 15. Ten films from different countries will compete for the Golden Dolphin award in the International Feature Film Competition, while a package covering all the films will be available for 900 liras.
The 14th Bosphorus Film Festival, organized by the Bosphorus Culture and Arts Foundation with the support of the General Directorate of Cinema under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, will meet cinema lovers from November 8 to 15.
Ten films from different countries will compete for the Golden Dolphin award before the jury in the festival's International Feature Film Competition. Family relationships, freedom, confronting the past and the search for a new beginning stand out in the competition lineup.
Films in the competition lineup
18 Holes to Paradise, a co-production of Portugal, Italy and Argentina, tells the story of conflicts between the owners and workers of a farm in Portugal. The film had its world premiere at the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Balearic, a co-production of Spain and France, follows four young people who move into a luxury villa on one of the Mediterranean islands, as their relationships become increasingly strained because of a forest fire. The film had its first screening at the 2025 Locarno Film Festival.
Argentina's Brew Before You Cry follows an investigation that begins after a suspicious death in a small coastal town, while Sweden's Cat Kingdom explores how life becomes even more difficult for an unemployed engineer, Kenneth, as he travels to a job interview.
Forever Your Maternal Animal, a co-production of Belgium, France and Mexico, tells the story of Elsa's relationship with her family after returning to Costa Rica and her encounter with her mother's past. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival and won the Best Actress award.
Japan's In My Father's Room follows Satomi as she rediscovers her father's past and her own life after finding a mysterious envelope following his death. The film received the FIPRESCI and Ateneo Guipuzcoano awards at the San Sebastian Film Festival.
Kosovo's Odyssey of Joy follows Lis as she joins a French clown troupe after facing hardships with her family following the loss of her father in the war. The film was screened as part of the program of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival.
The Dutch film Porte Bagage tells the story of Noor, who confronts her family responsibilities as she tries to balance caring for her father, who has dementia, with her career.
Jordan's Simsim humorously tells the story of a woman who wants to gain her freedom and tries to find a new wife for her husband, who refuses to divorce her. The film won a special award in the First-Time Directors section and the Best Actress award at the Amman International Film Festival.
Stand Up, a co-production of the Netherlands and Greece, follows Vera's changing life after she meets Xander at a rehabilitation center following an accident that caused her to lose her leg. The film was selected for the programs of the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
Festival package price
The package prepared for the International Feature Film Competition will be available for sale through Mobilet. The package will allow viewers to watch all 10 films for 900 liras.
Source: Anadolu Ajansı
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