Rick W / Thursday, November 27, 2025 / Categories: Film Score News Nuri Bilge Ceylan Responds to Backlash Over Attending Government-Run Iranian Film Festival: This ‘Should Not Be Interpreted as Support’ for Regime 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 […] Previous Article VIDEO Visit to Tallinna Linnahall with fellow filmmakers at PÖFF29 following STALKER and TENET shootings Next Article Shu Qi on ‘Girl,’ Director’s Cut Plans and a Possible Trilogy at Singapore Film Festival Conversation Print 1 Tags: Film FestivalCannes