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GERMAN FILMS AT ISTANBUL 2026

Festivals

45th Istanbul Film Festival (April 9-19, 2026)

Golden Tulip Competition
ROSE by Markus Schleinzer (DE/AT, Walker+Worm, ROW Pictures)

Short Film Competition
ISHAQ by Tuna Kaptan (DE/IQ, Donaukapitän)

Galas
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE by Gore Verbinski (Constantin Film)
SILENT FRIEND by Ildikó Enyedi (DE/HU/FR, Pandora Film)

Young Masters
PROSECUTION (STAATSSCHUTZ) by Faraz Shariat (Jünglinge Film)
SHORT SUMMER (EIN KURZER SOMMER) by Nastia Korkia (DE/FR/RS, Tamtam Film)
TRIAL OF HAIN (DER HEIMATLOSE) by Kai Stänicke (Tamtam Film, Lupa Film)

Around the World
NO GOOD MEN by Shahrbanoo Sadat (DE/FR/NO/DK/AF, Adomeit Film, Amerikafilm)

Documentary Time
GERMAINE ACOGNY – THE ESSENCE OF DANCE (GERMAINE ACOGNY – DIE ESSENZ DES TANZES) by Greta-Marie Becker (DE/FR/SN, Cala Film)