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Turkey’s premier film festival is canceled following a documentary dispute

The oldest film festival in Turkey has been cancelled due to controversy around a documentary about the aftermath of a 2016 coup attempt.
The documentary, titled "Decree", focuses on the challenges faced by a teacher and doctor who were dismissed from their jobs following the coup attempt.
Festival director Ahmet Boyacioglu initially removed the film from the program because of ongoing legal proceedings against one of the people featured.

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Turkey’s premier film festival is canceled following a documentary dispute

Turkey’s oldest film festival has been canceled amid controversy surrounding a politically sensitive documentary about the aftermath of a 2016 coup attempt. The mayor of the city of Antalya announced

2 months ago·United States

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Turkey’s premier film festival is canceled following a documentary dispute

Turkey’s oldest film festival has been canceled amid controversy surrounding a politically sensitive documentary about the aftermath of a 2016 coup attempt

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Hindustan Times

Turkey’s premier film festival canceled following dispute over documentary

Antalya Mayor Muhittin Bocek announced the cancellation of the city's Golden Orange Film Festival.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Turkey’s premier film festival is canceled following a documentary dispute

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s oldest film festival has been canceled amid controversy surrounding a politically sensitive documentary about the aftermath of a 2016 coup attempt. The mayor of the city of Antalya announced the cancellation of the city’s Golden Orange Film Festival on Friday night after the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry withdrew its support for the event. The ministry objected to the film “Kanun Hükmü” or “Decree,” a documentary …

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Turkey’s premier film festival is canceled following a documentary dispute

2 months ago·Panama City, United States

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Turkey's premier film festival is canceled following a documentary dispute

Turkey's oldest film festival has been canceled amid controversy surrounding a politically sensitive documentary about the aftermath of a 2016 coup attempt.

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