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Turkish director Reis Çelik premiered his film 'Night of Blindness,' a Turkish-German co-production set during Turkey’s 1980 military coup, at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival.
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Shanghai, China
Who
Reis Çelik, İştar Gökşeven, Aydin Orak
What
Turkish director Reis Çelik premiered his film 'Night of Blindness,' a Turkish-German co-production set during Turkey’s 1980 military coup, at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:29:00 GMT · 3h 32m ago
Where
Shanghai, China ·
Why
The film aims to give voice to women in the genre of political oppression dramas, with Çelik stating that 'many countries are no strangers to political oppression, and most similar films feature male protagonists.'
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'Night of Blindness' is competing for the Golden Goblet Award, potentially bringing international acclaim to this Turkish-German co-production and highlighting a significant historical event through a unique cinematic lens. The film's themes of political oppression and gender representation are intended to resonate with a global audience, including Chinese viewers.
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