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Peaceful “occupation” at Istanbul’s historic Emek Theater … Istanbul news roundup…

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 The protest was announced as an ?alternative opening ceremony of the Istanbul Film Festival,? which started on March 30. DHA photo  More news here Demonstrators ‘occupy’ Istanbul’s historic Emek Theater to protest demolition from Hurriyet Daily News A group of 30 protesters ?occupied? Istanbul?s iconic Emek Cinema Theater to protest the demolition.   Istanbul welcomes … Read more

“Istanbul voted European Best Destination for 2013” …. Istanbul news roundup…

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Istanbul voted European Best Destination for 2013 Travel Daily News International Istanbul took 1st place in European Best Destinations 2013, followed by Lisbon in 2nd place and Vienna in 3rd. Now in its fourth year, European Best Destination is an initiative of non-profit making European Consumers Choice which aims to promote Istanbul maritime by Acturca … Read more

Photos of Istanbul from 1920s-1940s, by Nicholas Artamonoff …and more Istanbul news…

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Photos of Istanbul from 1920s-1940s, by Nicholas Artamonoff … People rest at a square near Eminonu shoping district in Istanbul March 5, 2013. Turkey expects to lure global portfolio managers with changes in voluntary pension system, which aims to increase . Orthodox leaders to meet in Istanbul from Hurriyet Daily News Leading Orthodox parliament members from various countries … Read more

Orhan Pamuk’s “the museum of innocence” to be opened…Istanbul news roundup…

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Masumiyet Müzesi, a museum founded by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, features hundreds of objects and ephemera related to the characters and events Pamuk recounts in his novel. (PHOTO AA, UĞUR ASLANHAN) the museum of innocence official site     Pamuk’s Museum of Innocence coming to life on April 28 Sunday’s Zaman Masumiyet Müzesi, a museum … Read more

James Bond film crew and Zombies come to Istanbul. A news roundup

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more photos here from the Istanbul Zombie Walk attempt (!) James Bond film crew to close part of Istanbul from Hurriyet Daily News Scenes for the latest installment of the 007 James Bond series, ‘Skyfall,’ will be filmed in one of Istanbul?s busiest and most crowded neighborhoods, Eminönü   Istanbul is worth more than a quick … Read more

Happy news for Istanbulites. Red Hot Chili Peppers will be in town on Sept 8. An Istanbul news roundup

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AND THE CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACES at Santral istanbul, right at my campus;) via Red Hot Chili Peppers Happening: Istanbul Film Festival by Acturca Financial Times (USA Ed) Wednesday, March 28, 2012, p. 11 Arts What : New Turkish films and Hollywood movies at Turkey?s biggest cinema event. When : March 31-April 15. Where : … Read more

Exhibition in santralistanbul: 20 Modern Turkish Artists of the XXth Century

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official site Santralistanbul hosts historic Turkish contemporary art exhibition from Hurriyet Dailynews by ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News Santralistanbul is hosting an exhibition this spring that will provide one of the most comprehensive glimpses at Turkish contemporary art ever shown in the country. The exhibition, ?20 Modern Turkish Artists of the XXth Century-1940-2000,? starts Thursday … Read more

Tribeca victory for Turkish (expat) cinema and a Cinema roundup

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Sibel Kekilli, above, won for best actress in a narrative feature in Tribeca Film Festival.

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Melis Behlil is a film scholar and a cinephile. She has a blog in English and she is keeping a festival diary…

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29th IFF Opening

from sinefil by melisb

First of a series of posts on the 29th International Istanbul Film Festival

The opening night. Somehow, the films always ends up being disappointing. Last year it was Welcome – depressing. This year, it was a crowd-pleaser, and I seem to be the only person who strongly disliked it. Le Concert is about a former orchestra miraculously playing in Paris and reaching “the ultimate harmony”. Considering they hadn’t played together in 30 years and their soloist never actually performed Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, it’s rather surreal how it all works out.

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