Turkish auteur Nuri Bilge Ceylan has responded to criticism regarding his participation in Iran's government-run Fajr Film Festival, saying that it should not be considered a show of support for the Iranian regime. Bilge Ceylan, winner of the Cannes Palme d'Or in 2014 for "Winter Sleep" among many other accolades, came under fire earlier this week [...]
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Nuri Bilge Ceylan Responds to Backlash Over Attending Government-Run Iranian Film Festival: This 'Should Not Be Interpreted as Support' for Regime
November 27, 2025
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