Schedule
Screenings were free of charge at AKM Yeşilçam Theatre.
8 PM: Volver
11 AM: Bergen
2 PM: Girl Unknown (Q&A with the Director)
5 PM: Shorts from the Filmmakers of the Future (Q&A with the Director)
8 PM: Atatürk 1881 – 1919
11 AM: Shorts from the Filmmakers of the Future
2 PM: Flight 811
5 PM: My Father Is A Hero
8 PM: Mortal World 2
This year, the focus country of the Rendezvous Istanbul Film Festival was Spain. The festival was organized by the Türsak Foundation with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the General Directorate of Cinema.
Within the scope of the festival held in Istanbul between 18 – 22 December 2023, screenings, Q&A events, producer meetings, panels, and workshops were open to the free participation of film lovers.
The ATLAS 1948 Theatre hosted the award ceremony on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM. Chosen individuals and organizations received the International Rendezvous Award, the Contribution to Culture and Art Award, and the Contribution to Cinema Award. Attendees enjoyed the Türkiye premiere of the film “Waiting for Dali” following the award ceremony.
AKM Yeşilçam Theatre hosted film screenings with the following categories: “Look at Spain, See the World,” “A Glance at Turkish Cinema,” “Pedro Almodovar Selection,” and “Shorts from the Filmmakers of the Future.” All screenings from December 18, 2023, to December 22, 2023, were free to watch.
The directors of “Smile,” which was screened on Tuesday, December 19, at 2 PM, “Girl Unknown,” which was screened on Thursday, December 21, at 2 PM, and “Shorts from Future Filmmakers,” which was screened at 5 PM on the same day, led a Q&A session.
