Past Film Programs of Year 2014

2014

Young at Heart<br/>From Poland with Love

Young at Heart
From Poland with Love
10 - December 27, 2014

Young at Heart: From Poland with Love program presents a selection of films representing works by the new, young and talented Polish film directors. The common theme of this selection mostly concerns the cultural clash of the value of systems: Catholicism vs. atheism, idealism in contrast with cynicism, and solidarity vs. the wild capitalism.

Orientalism in Polish Cinema
5 - December 26, 2014

Polish cinema until recently generally ignored Middle Eastern and East Asian cultures on the screen. Recent events related to the Middle-Eastern movements have changed this perspective. As part of this program, three different biographical films present a fresh look into the notion of the East.

Darkness Remains Dark<br/>Agnieszka Holland

Darkness Remains Dark
Agnieszka Holland
November 12 - December 6, 2014

The selection explores narratives based upon the human story of life and joy in the midst of tragedy and disaster; of the world of humanity under all the unexpected pains and pleasures of existence.

Sustainable Living Film Festival
8 - November 9, 2014

Some stories can change your outlook on life completely! There are some films that open a new window in front of you... Sustainable Living Film Festival will meet viewers across Turkey, taking its strength from documentaries and contributing to the cultural change towards a sustainable living.

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
1 - November 29, 2014

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired, this program celebrates Polanski’s exemplary key works from the 1960s and 1970s. In addition to the five films, a documentary will also accompany the program.

Cinematic Correspondences<br/>From One Director to Another

Cinematic Correspondences
From One Director to Another
17 - October 31, 2014

Cinematic Correspondences: From One Director to Another entails five cinematic letter exchanges that were produced between 2005 and 2011, each of them between a Hispanic filmmaker and a geographically far-flung international colleague. The five pairs are made up of various renowned representatives of contemporary filmmakers.

We Rule the Streets!<br/>Life, Art, Music

We Rule the Streets!
Life, Art, Music
September 12 - October 3, 2014

This diverse selection of films with different genres and themes all come under the same roof of how humanity has created an indelible relationship with the one and only pathway, the street. From living to surviving, to creating and performing, to cherishing, listening and moving each film explores the street through a specific angle

Films from the Underground <br/>Andy Warhol + Lou Reed

Films from the Underground
Andy Warhol + Lou Reed
20 - June 25, 2014

Films from the Underground: Andy Warhol and Lou Reed explores Warhol as a film director, as well as his influence particularly in music from the late 1960s. The program, also a tribute to Lou Reed who recently passed away in 2013, embraces three monumental films by Warhol.

No More Fables
Italian Neorealism
2 - May 30, 2014

Pera Film, between the dates 2 – 30 May, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Institute of Culture in Istanbul is presenting a striking selection of nine neorealist films of along with two special documentaries.

TISFEST<br/>Teen International Shorts Festival

TISFEST
Teen International Shorts Festival
22 - April 26, 2014

The only short film competition that is devoted to teenagers aged between 13-19 TISFEST Short Film Competition within Teen International Shorts Festival is held for the third time this year.

33rd İstanbul Film Festival
12 - April 13, 2014

Filmmor Women's Film Festival<br/>12th International Filmmor Women's Film Festival on Wheels

Filmmor Women's Film Festival
12th International Filmmor Women's Film Festival on Wheels
16 - March 23, 2014

Focusing on the theme “A Purse, An Income, A Budget of Her Own” this year, the festival will cover 60 films from 22 countries, thematic screenings and retrospectives as well as opening and closing ceremonies, panel discussions, workshops and discussions.

A Daring Woman
Catherine Breillat
15 - March 23, 2014

Pera Film, in collaboration with the 12th International Filmmor Women’s Film Festival on Wheels and Institut français, is presenting six films of the director under the program A Daring Woman: Catherine Breillat.

Svenska! <br/>Contemporary Swedish Cinema

Svenska!
Contemporary Swedish Cinema
8 - March 29, 2014

This selection focuses in particular on the cinema of Sweden; the selected eight films from the past three years explore different themes and topics through impressive, fresh and vibrant storytelling. The program gives a great insight into the current state of filmmaking and creativity in Sweden.

Reel West Side Stories<br/>American Independent Documentaries

Reel West Side Stories
American Independent Documentaries
February 28 - March 7, 2014

Reel West Side Stories: American Independent Documentaries a program of award-winning contemporary American documentaries offers a view of American society and culture as seen by independent documentary filmmakers.

Masters from Poland<br/>Polish Film School

Masters from Poland
Polish Film School
13 - February 27, 2014

Masters from Poland: Polish Film School explores works from late 1950s to early 1960s and the intense development of a remarkable cinema: the cinema of Poland.

El Santo, Superstar from Mexico!
6 - February 12, 2014

El Santo Superstar, Mexico highlights five films exploring the cult and the imaginative from 1960s and 1970s, stories that surround one of Mexico's most treasured folk heroes.In addition to solving crimes and wooing beautiful women, Santo found the time to wrestle the Wolfman, Martians, mummies, and the Bermuda Triangle...over 50 movies.

“Bu Kino Çox Gözal”<br/> Cinema of Azerbaijan

“Bu Kino Çox Gözal”
Cinema of Azerbaijan
January 24 - February 2, 2014

Bu Kino Çox Gözal,organized by Pera Film in collaboration with The European Azerbaijan Society (TEAS), presents a selection of 8 films exploring Azerbaijani cinematic history.

Reality Bites
Documentaries
11 - January 22, 2014

This program aims to delve into the fascinating and shocking stories while celebrating and exploring the exceptional documentary form.

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