Gözde Kural: Storytelling Over State Approval

Turkish auteur Gözde Kural is set to direct and write 'G-Spot of My Soul,' a film inspired by Özlem Yılmaz's short story about a small-town woman's journey of sexual discovery. Kural plans to shoot the Almodóvar-esque adaptation in Turkey, despite anticipating a lack of support from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, recalling their withdrawal of funding for her previous work, 'Cinema Jazireh.'

Speaking at the Torino Film Festival, Kural expressed a firm stance on artistic independence, stating, "I don't care about chasing after the Ministry anymore." She emphasized her dedication to prioritizing storytelling and finding her voice as a filmmaker, believing that financial backing will follow proven narrative strength.

Beyond her narrative film, Kural is also developing an untitled docuseries investigating the global, sociological impact of soccer. She views the sport as a significant cultural force, almost a religion in secular nations, with deep historical roots and a powerful influence on identity and ideology, which she is actively researching during her festival travels.