Ontario Türk Film Festivali
Ontario Turkish Film Festival
21 - 22 Şubat 2026
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Türk Kültür Folklor Derneği
2026 FILM SELECTIONS
Adile Naşit
Drama
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Bulutlardan Asagi (Down From The Clouds)
Drama
Su is waiting for her dad to come home with her favourite ice-cream. He arrives
home visibly drunk and he still wants to keep his promise to his daugther. The
two head our for a night drive in the magical land of Cappadocia. Director:
Cansu Boguslu Writer: Ali Mahir Aksu – Cansu Boguslu – Irem…
Kurmajcan Datka
Biography, Drama, History
The relevant epic story of the strong-willed, courageous and independent woman
before her time, Kurmanjan, who is revered to this day for her diplomacy for
saving her nation from complete destruction when the Russians invaded. The
historical, epic drama, set in 19th century Central Asia, tells the true story
of Kurmanjan Datka, a strong willed…
Tarlan
Drama
Little Zakir is given custody of a foal. The boy likes to argue, so he makes a
bet with one of the village guys that he will win at the races. Safa’s
grandfather shares wisdom with him and helps train the horse. And the city girl
Aigul helps them with cleaning and feeding. But pride…
Qala (The Fortress)
Documentary
The film focuses on a crew filming a war movie who gradually become engulfed in
a real, unfolding war, blending the lines between fiction and reality. The film
“Gala” is considered a significant work of the early 21st-century Azerbaijani
cinema, often showcased in international festivals to highlight the country’s
cinematic growth. Director: Shamil Najafzade Writer:…
Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu: Toprağın Sırrına Erenler
Documentary
The film is uniquely constructed from 8.5 hours of never-before-seen 8mm footage
filmed by Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu himself, documenting his own life and artistic
process. The documentary offers an intimate look at the life and legacy of Bedri
Rahmi Eyüboğlu, one of Turkey’s most influential painters and poets. Rather than
a standard biographical overview, the…
Noir
Drama
A mysterious stranger creates a scandal after crying at a funeral. Rumors are
quick to spread across the island, pitting neighbor against neighbor and
bringing light to the mysterious circumstances of a young woman’s death.
Director: Ragıp Ergun Writer: Ragıp Ergun – Samet Dogan Genre: Drama Cast Cansel
Elcin Show Time & Location SATURDAY –…
Çilingir Sofrası (Night in Four Parts)
Drama
Two former high school buddies meet on a raki night in Beyoglu after 17 years.
As they drink and talk they realize another life is possible on a land where
toxic masculinity does not exist. As they drink and talk they realize another
life is possible on a land where toxic masculinity does not exist.…
Sen Şimdi Su Oldun
Drama, Short Movie
Sen Şimdi Su Oldun (Now You Are Just Water) is a short documentary directed by
Cansu Boğuşlu that functions as a highly personal and experimental visual essay.
The film is characterized by its dream-like cinematography and a non-linear
narrative. It relies heavily on visual metaphors and sensory details rather than
a traditional plot or interview-based…
Ağır Kanatlar
Drama, Short Movie
Ağır Kanatlar (Heavy Wings) is an early short film by Cansu Boğuşlu, created
during her time at the prestigious Łódź Film School in Poland (PWSFTviT). The
film is a scripted drama, marking a shift from the documentary style of her more
recent works like The Bridge or Unbroken. While specific plot synopses are rare
in…
Kırılmayan (Unbroken)
Documentary, Short Movie
Kırılmayan (Unbroken) is a compelling documentary short directed by Cansu
Boğuşlu. It is closely linked to her work with the Spark Film Collective and
continues her exploration of human resilience and personal stories. The film
focuses on the life and resilience of Mustafa, a man who has faced significant
physical and life challenges. The title…
Köprü (The Bridge)
Documentary, Short Movie
The film takes place entirely within the confines of Istanbul’s iconic traffic.
It follows Turkish taxi drivers as they navigate the city, specifically focusing
on the transit over the bridges that connect Europe and Asia. Rather than a
broad history of the city, the “story” is told through the eyes of these drivers.
It captures…
Yabani Ot (Wild Flower)
Drama, Romance, Short Movie
On a midsummer night, weather starts to change as Aga and Tomek are at a
bohemian art gathering. Aga is at the peak of her hidden troubles. She doesn’t
say what she wants and Tomek has hard time understanding her need. Director:
Cansu Boguslu Producer: Cansu Boguslu Genre: Drama-Fantasy-Romance-Short Cast
Robert Buczynski – Agnieszka Findys…
Toprağa Dönüş (Back to the Land)
Documentary, Short Movie
The documentary tells the true story of Tevfik Kurtuluş. After moving to New
York at the age of two and spending much of his life there as a business owner,
actor, and DJ, Tevfik decides to leave his adventurous life in America behind.
At the age of 35, he returns to his ancestral home in…
The Sultan’s Stone (AI-Generated Short Movie)
AI-Generated, History, Short Movie
Berkay Ellek is a prominent Turkish filmmaker and digital artist specializing in
artificial intelligence-generated cinema. While Berkay Ellek’s most widely
recognized award-winning work is the AI short film Beyaz Güvercin (White Pigeon),
his broader portfolio focuses on leveraging generative AI tools to create
cinematic narratives. Director: Berkay Ellek Procuder: Kerem Kurtuluş Genre: AI
Cast Show…
Festina Lente
Comedy, Documentary
The film Festina Lente – “Make haste slowly” – takes its inspiration from the
very Latin adage and uses contemporary visual language to reinterpret the
enduring spirit of the Renaissance. Filmed across Florence, Naples, Palermo,
Istanbul, and London, the film blends documentary realism with artistic
narration to tell the personal journey of executive producer, writer,…
Mukadderat
Comedy
After the loss of her husband Sultan wants to remarry. Thus she finds herself in
a new way. Sultan (65) who his mourning over the loss of her husband, asks her
children to come. Instead of mourning Sultan deals with her husband’s daily
tasks and tries to fill his absence. During this, Sultan unexpectedly makes…
Hemmenin Öldüğü Günlerden Biri (One of Those Days When Hemme Dies)
Drama, Thriller
After going bankrupt, Eyüp leaves Izmir to work at a tomato field. Unpaid wages
frustrate Eyüp, leading to a confrontation with his foreman Hemme. He decides to
kill him but is unwittingly diverted in town, cooling his anger. Director: Murat
Firatoglu Writer: Murat Firatoglu Genre: Crime – Drama – Thriller Cast Sefer
Firatoglu – Murat…
Hayat (Life)
Drama
A fiancée lost on the streets of Istanbul, a man who sets out to find the truth.
Escape or love? The fate of the duo is written in Istanbul. Hicran, who was
forced to get engaged by her father, runs away from home. Riza, who thinks that
Hicran does not want him, does not care…
Türk Kültür Folklor Derneği tarafından, Ontario’da ilk kez bir Türk filmleri
festivali düzenleniyor.
University of Toronto bünyesindeki Turkic Union Research & Academic Students iş
birliğiyle hazırlanan festival, Türk sinemasını Kanada’daki sanatseverlerle
buluşturuyor.
Gala Gecesi
20 Şubat 2026 | 7:00 PM
Hart House
Gala gecesinde;
• Şef Yahya Geylan yönetiminde Toronto Türk Müziği Topluluğu konseri
• Sanatçı Melodi Bozkurt
• Keman sanatçısı Burçin Yılmaz
• Piyanist Yunus Emre sahnede olacak.
Ayrıca festival filmlerinin tanıtımı yapılacak ve özel gala gecesi filmi
izleyiciyle buluşacak.
Gala biletleri Eventbrite’ta satışta.
Festival Gösterimleri
21–22 Şubat 2026
Innis Town Hall
Festival kapsamında gösterilecek filmlerin tamamı İngilizce altyazılıdır,
böylece farklı kültürlerden izleyiciler için erişilebilir bir sinema deneyimi
sunulacaktır.
Gösterim biletleri çok yakında Eventbrite’ta satışa çıkıyor.
20 Şubat | Hart House
Ontario Türk Film Festivali Gala Gecesi, canlı performanslar ve sürprizlerle
sinemaseverlerle buluşuyor.
Gecede;
Kastamonu’nun Cide ilçesinin rüzgârını ve denizini arkasına alan, Erdi Işık’ın
kaleme aldığı ve Nadim Güç’ün ilk uzun metraj yönetmenlik deneyimi olan
Mukkaderat filmi izleyicilerimizle buluşacak. Rodi Medya yapımcılığında hayata
geçen film, “el âlem ne derse desin” diyerek kendi sesini arayan bir kadının
hikâyesi üzerinden, suskunlukla kuşatılmış hayatlara cesur bir söz söylüyor.
Osman Sonant’a En İyi Yardımcı Erkek Oyuncu ödülünü kazandıran yapım, Nur
Sürer’e 3. kez Altın Portakal En İyi Kadın Oyuncu ödülünü getiren performansıyla
hafızalarda yer ediyor. Sinemanın, müziğin ve güçlü hikâyelerin buluştuğu bu
özel gala gecesinde sizleri aramızda görmekten mutluluk duyarız.
February 20 | Hart House
The Ontario Turkish Film Festival Gala Night brings cinema lovers together with
live performances and special surprises. The evening will feature Mukkaderat,
written by Erdi Işık and marking the first feature-length directorial work of
Nadim Güç. Shot in the coastal town of Cide, Kastamonu, the film carries the
spirit of the Black Sea to the screen. Produced by Rodi Medya, Mukkaderat tells
the story of a woman who dares to reclaim her own voice, guided by the motto “no
matter what people say,” offering a powerful reflection on women’s rights and
lives shaped by silence. The film earned Best Supporting Actor for Osman Sonant
and brought Nur Sürer her third Best Actress award at the Antalya Golden Orange
Film Festival, delivering a performance that lingers long after the credits roll.
We would be delighted to welcome you to this special gala night where cinema,
music, and powerful storytelling come together.
Festina Lente, yani “yavaşça acele et”, tam anlamıyla bir oksimoron; hızlı ve
yavaşın bir araya gelmesiyle oluşan bu çelişkili ifade, film için biçilmiş
kaftan. Festivalde sanatı ve sanatçıyı sindire sindire keşfederken, acele etmek
gerek; çünkü deneyim sınırlı!
Japonya, İtalya ve Türkiye ortak yapımı bu belgesel, izleyiciyi sadece
görsellikle değil, düşünce ve duygu yolculuğuyla da büyülüyor. Roy Yu’nun
rehberliğinde Floransa’dan İstanbul’a, Londra’dan Palermo’ya uzanan yolculuk,
zaman, güzellik ve yaşam arasındaki hassas dengeyi gözler önüne seriyor. Film,
uluslararası festivallerde büyük ilgi gördü; Tokyo Uluslararası Sanat Film
Festivali’nde En İyi Belgesel seçilirken, Avrupa Sanat Filmleri Festivali’nde de
Jüri Özel Ödülü’nü kazandı. Yönetmenin sanat ve kültürü birleştiren anlatımı,
hem eleştirmenlerden hem izleyiciden övgü aldı.
Festina Lente, minimal ama etkili anlatımıyla sanatı sadece izletmiyor,
hissettiriyor. Film, bize hatırlatıyor ki; bazen yavaşlamak, anı yaşamak ve
güzelliği sindirmek, modern dünyanın koşuşturmacasında bile en değerli deneyim.
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Festina Lente, meaning “make haste slowly,” is literally an oxymoron; the
contradictory combination of speed and slowness perfectly captures the spirit of
the film. At the festival, we take our time to savour art and artists, yet a
little haste is needed to experience it!
This Japan–Italy–Turkey co-production mesmerizes not only with visuals but also
with a journey of thought and emotion. Guided by Roy Yu, the film travels from
Florence to Istanbul, London to Palermo, revealing the delicate balance between
time, beauty, and life. The film has received international recognition, winning
Best Documentary at the Tokyo International Art Film Festival and the Special
Jury Prize at the European Art Film Festival. The director’s narrative—uniting
art and culture—has been praised by critics and audiences alike.
Festina Lente doesn’t just show art; it makes you feel it. The film reminds us
that sometimes slowing down, living the moment, and savoring beauty is the most
valuable experience, even in today’s rush of modern life.
