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Filmekimi Begins
"Filmekimi", the annual feast of cinema that moviegoers have been looking forward to, is here again! This good news makes moviegoers smile once again with Filmekimi 2023. The screening program of the films that will accompany the art-filled days this year has been announced. Those who want to have a unique cinematographic experience should prepare their agendas, because the Filmekimi 2023 program has been announced and the curtain is opening again with new productions! With ticket prices suitable for every budget, participating in these art-filled days of October is just a step away. You are invited to be a partner in this unique experience!
Filmekimi 2023 Films
Filmekimi 2023 is here and moviegoers are waiting for this event with great excitement! From the works of esteemed directors to the shining stars of independent cinema, you will encounter many unforgettable films. You can see this year's selections in the table below and make your schedule now. How about witnessing this unique experience together?
| Movie | Director | Language |
| Priscilla - Opening Movie | Sofia Coppola | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Solutions Book | Michel Gondry | French; Turkish subtitles |
| I hope it's a boy | Amjad Al Rasheed | Arabic with Turkish and English subtitles |
| Four Sisters | Kaouther Ben Hania | Arabic; Turkish subtitles |
| All of Us Strangers | Andrew Haigh | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Homecoming | Catherine Corsini | French; Turkish, English subtitles |
| Joan Baez: I Am a Noise | Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle, Karen O'Connor | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Don't lose hope | Ken Loach | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Black Box | Asli Ozge | German with Turkish and English subtitles |
| Beautiful Days | Nanni Moretti | Italian; Turkish subtitles |
| Fremont | Babak Jalali | English, Dari, Chinese; Turkish subtitles |
| Lost in the Night | Amat Escalante | Spanish; Turkish with English subtitles |
| A Difficult Year | Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache | French; Turkish, English subtitles |
| Perfect Days | Wim Wenders | Japanese with Turkish and English subtitles |
| Sometimes I Think About Dying | Rachel Lambert | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Jeanne Du Barry | Maïwenn | French; Turkish subtitles |
| How We Have Sex | Molly Manning Walker | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Sleep | Jason Yu | Korean; Turkish subtitles |
| I am the Captain! | Matteo Garrone | Wolof, French; Turkish subtitles |
| Vincent Must Die | Stéphan Castang | French; Turkish subtitles |
| Inside the Golden Cocoon | Pham Thien An | Vietnamese; Turkish with English subtitles |
| Anatomy of a Fall | Justine Triet | French; Turkish subtitles |
| The Nature of Love | Monia Chokri | French; Turkish, English subtitles |
| Strange Way of Life | Pedro Almodóvar | English; Turkish subtitles |
| There is No Such Thing as Evil | Ryûsuke Hamaguchi | Japanese; Turkish subtitles |
| Daaaaaali! | Quentin Dupieux | French with Turkish and English subtitles |
| Kidnapped | Marco Bellocchio | Italian; Turkish subtitles |
| Yellowed Leaves | Aki Kaurismäki | Finnish; Turkish and English subtitles |
| Love of Chefs | Tràn Anh Hùng | French; Turkish subtitles |
| The Zone of Interest | Jonathan Glazer | German, Polish; Turkish and English subtitles |
| Life | Zeki Demirkubuz | Turkey, Bulgaria/Turkish |
| Offenders | Rodrigo Moreno | Spanish with Turkish and English subtitles |
| Snow Brotherhood | J.A. Bayona | Spanish; Turkish subtitles |
| Dream Scenario | Kristoffer Borgli | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Chasing a Scandal | Todd Haynes | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Love with a Narcissist | Valérie Donzelli | French; Turkish subtitles |
| Unwanted | Ladj Ly | French; Turkish subtitles |
| Monster | Hirokazu Kore-eda | Japanese; Turkish subtitles |
| Child and Heron | Hayao Miyazaki | Japanese; Turkish subtitles |
| Creature | Bertrand Bonello | French, English; Turkish subtitles |
| Teachers Room | İlker Çatak | German, Turkish, Polish, English; Turkish subtitles |
| Last Summer | Catherine Breillat | French; Turkish, English subtitles |
| Life Lessons | Stephan Komandarev | Bulgarian; Turkish with English subtitles |
| Query | Tina Satter | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Poor people | Yorgos Lanthimos | English; Turkish subtitles |
| Colonizers | Felipe Gálvez | Spanish, English; Turkish subtitles |
| Animal Kingdom | Thomas Cailley | French; Turkish subtitles |
Which Films to See at Filmekimi?
Filmekimi is approaching and the most remarkable films of this year, carefully selected by İKSV, are waiting for you! We have compiled some popular and recommended movies for you; get ready for an October full of unforgettable and pleasant memories.
Poor Things
After his masterpiece "The Favourite" five years ago, Golden Lion-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos returns with another period film and another fascinating story. This time, Emma Stone plays the character of Bella Baxter, who is resurrected from the dead during the Victorian era.
In the film, Godwin Baxter, a genius doctor known for his extraordinary methods, resurrects Bella, just as Dr. Frankenstein did. Seeing the world with new eyes, Bella joins hands with a charismatic lawyer and embarks on an intercontinental adventure. In this process, Bella becomes a defender of equality and freedom, freeing herself from the prejudices and oppressive social structure of the period.
Yorgos Lanthimos' new film is also notable for its star-studded cast. The screenplay was written by Tony McNamara, the man behind successful films such as "The Court favorite" and "Cruella", and adapted from Alasdair Gray's 1992 novel. This extraordinary and impressive story is getting ready to meet moviegoers at Filmekimi 2023!
Perfect Days
Master director Wim Wenders, who has made many films inspired by the unique atmosphere of cities, this time centers on a real urban renewal project called "Tokyo Toilet" and draws the audience into a story that is both poetic and poignant. Kôji Yakusho, the superstar of Japanese cinema, successfully portrays the protagonist Hirayama in this unforgettable film.
The film focuses on the life of Hirayama, a familiar public restroom cleaner. Although Hirayama is just a janitor, he does his job with great diligence, dedication and pride. His seemingly monotonous, repetitive daily routines are transformed into a work of art, a respectable tradition in harmony with his surroundings. Through unexpected events and encounters, the film takes the audience into Hirayama's past and inner world, making the audience think.
"Perfect Days" is named after Lou Reed's unforgettable song "Perfect Day" and the film traces the search for a calm and peaceful happiness filled with ordinary beauty. Among the small miracles of everyday life, details such as music cassettes, sunlight filtering through the trees and books invite the audience to discover the beauty of existence and life. This profound and moving film is also Japan's Oscar nominee and is definitely not to be missed.
The Zone of Interest
"The Zone of Interest" explores the life of Auschwitz camp commandant Rudolf Höss and his family during one of the darkest periods in history. The Höss family lives a dreamlike life in their magnificent home, right next to the death camp, between the train tracks and the gas chambers. These days with his wife Hedwig, his children and servants are filled with moments of relaxation in flower-filled gardens, greenhouses and pools.
But this film reveals the dark truths behind their 'ordinary' lives, in contrast to the tragedies unfolding before their very eyes. Based on the novel of the same name by Martin Amis, this is Jonathan Glazer's return to cinema after ten years and his next major work after "Under the Skin".
By focusing on the everyday life of the Höss family and the terrifying walls of Auschwitz, "The Zone of Interest" offers a profound, unusual and blood-curdling perspective on the banality of evil and the contradictions of human nature. The film was selected as the UK's Oscar nominee this year and invites audiences to witness one of the darkest periods of history from a different perspective.
Yellowed Leaves - Kuolleet Lehdet - Fallen Leaves
Master director Aki Kaurismäki returns with his latest film, which won the hearts of audiences at the Cannes Film Festival. "Yellow Leaves" is a profound romantic comedy with sweet and sad tones. The movie centers on the chance meeting of two strangers in the cold and magical nights of Helsinki, looking for the first, only and last love of their lives.
However, this romantic story is full of unexpected obstacles. The man's drinking problems, lost phone numbers, not even knowing each other's names and the challenging nature of life make it difficult for the two characters to reach each other. "Yellow Leaves" is an elegant blend of tragedy and comedy, filled with Kaurismäki's signature quiet, disjointed narrative style, Nordic humor, deep melancholy and moving songs.
This touching and hilarious story once again showcases Aki Kaurismäki's unique creativity and cinematic storytelling power. The film is Finland's Oscar nominee and promises an unmissable experience for movie lovers.
The Beast - La Bête - The Beast
The new work of director Thomas Cailley, known for "Love at First Fight", which opened the "Un Certain Regard" section of the Cannes Film Festival, is an emotionally intense film that successfully blends science fiction and action genres. At the center of the film is the transformation of humans into animals as a result of an unknown mutation. These dramatically transformed "creatures" escape deep into the forest before they are caught by the authorities.
The character François follows his wife, who has undergone an unexpected change, on a dangerous and unknown adventure with his son. In this film, director Thomas Cailley touches on deep and far-reaching themes about bodies, desire, the savage side of man, the sense of belonging, the world to be left to future generations and our common ancestry. "The movie gave me the opportunity to express and reflect on these issues that had been building up inside me," says Cailley.
Another important name in the visual design of the movie is Frédérik Peeters. The Swiss comic book artist is responsible for the design of the film's animal characters, bringing a range of animal species from mammals to arthropods to the big screen. Peeters' detailed and original designs enrich the visual language of the film and invite the audience to an unexpected visual feast. This impressive and thought-provoking movie takes the audience on a different kind of imaginative adventure.
Filmekimi Ticket Prices
Cinema lovers, if you are a Tulip Card member, you can get your tickets for the films to be screened at Filmekimi without wasting time. General sale starts on Saturday, October 7 at 10:30 am. Tickets can be purchased via passo.com.tr and Passo Mobile app or at Passo retail points.
Filmekimi Istanbul
- Filmekimi ticket prices for weekday daytime sessions (11.00, 13.30, 16.00): 110 TL for a full ticket.
- Filmekimi ticket prices for weekday evening sessions at 19.00 and 21.30 and all weekend sessions: Full ticket 145 TL.
- Filmekimi ticket prices with the advantage of Eczacıbaşı Young Ticket: Only 10 TL for all sessions except 21.30!
Filmekimi Izmir
- Filmekimi ticket prices for weekday daytime sessions (11.00, 13.30, 16.00): 65 TL for a full ticket.
- Filmekimi ticket prices for weekday evening sessions at 19.00 and 21.30 and all weekend sessions: 95 TL for a full ticket.
- Filmekimi ticket prices with the advantage of Eczacıbaşı Young Ticket: Only 10 TL for all sessions except 21.30!
Which cities will Filmekimi be in?
Filmekimi 2023 promises moviegoers an unforgettable cinematic feast in Istanbul and Izmir between October 13-22!
In Istanbul; Atlas 1948, CineWAM Premium + City's Nişantaşı City's, Kadıköy Cinema and Kadıköy Municipality Cinematheque/Cinema House are the most suitable locations for you.
In Izmir, you can take your place at Paribu Cineverse Konak Pier/Pier Mall.
Make your schedule now so you don't miss this unique event and enjoy watching great movies with your loved ones. RentiCar is with you for transportation to Filmekimi. If you are attending the events in Istanbul, you can rent a car and move freely and comfortably between the event venues with RentiCar. Renting a car through RentiCar for events in Izmir will help you reach the event venues easily and comfortably. Thus, you can find the chance to watch the movie you want wherever you want. See you at Filmekimi!
