The line-up for the London Turkish Film Festival has been announced. The 18th edition of the festival will run from February 21 to March 3 at The Odeon West End, The Rio Cinema Dalston, The Institute of Contemporary Arts and The Cine Lumiere.
Highlights of this year's festival will include the world premiere of Yilmaz Erdogan's The Butterfly's Dream and a masterclass with Times And Winds director Reha Erdem. In addition to narrative and documentary features - five of which will compete for the Golden Wings Digiturk Digital Distribution Award, worth £30,000 - the festival will also screen a selection of short films.
The Golden Wings Lifetime Achievement Award will this year honour actor and director Kadir Inanir, who will be the special guest at the Opening Night Gala and will be attending a Q&A screening of his new film Farewell Katya. An audience award will also be given to one of 20 elligible title.
Festival director Vedide Kaymak said: "Over the last decade, Turkish filmmakers, not only in Turkey, but also those living in the rest of the world, have found new creative directions, making critically acclaimed films, and winning awards all over the world. The LTFF has always had an inclusive approach towards programming, and I am especially excited by our expanded programme this year."
For further information on the festival and a full line-up of films, visit: www.ltff.co.uk
