Yellow Letters: A Drama under Political Pressure Wins Golden Bear
The Turkish-language drama 'Yellow Letters' explores the strain on a marriage as political pressure mounts. Set in Germany, the film won the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear prize. The story centers on a married actor and playwright who face career upheaval due to the husband's critical online posts against the Turkish state.
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- Germany
'Yellow Letters,' a drama that delves into the impact of political pressure on a marriage, has clinched the Golden Bear top prize at the Berlin Film Festival.
The Turkish-language film is set in Germany and features Ozgu Namal and Tansu Bicer as a married actor and playwright facing dramatic career changes after the husband is targeted by Turkish authorities for his online criticisms.
Addressing the audience during the award ceremony, Turkish-German director Ilker Catak highlighted the external threats persistently influencing society, urging unity against autocrats and right-wing factions aiming to undermine contemporary lifestyles.
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