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Marriage Under Pressure: 'Yellow Letters' Wins Golden Bear
21 Feb
Summary
- Yellow Letters, a drama about marriage under political pressure, won the Golden Bear.
- The film is a Turkish-language drama set in Germany.
- Director Ilker Catak urged fighting autocrats, not each other.
A Turkish-language drama titled "Yellow Letters" has been awarded the Golden Bear, the top prize at the Berlin Film Festival. The film's narrative centers on a married couple's struggle when the husband, an actor and playwright, faces repercussions from the Turkish state for his online activities.
This political pressure leads to the couple losing their jobs and their established lives, forming the core of the drama. The film is set in Germany and stars Ozgu Namal and Tansu Bicer.
Upon receiving the award, the Turkish-German director Ilker Catak delivered a powerful message. He urged audiences to unite against external threats such as autocrats and right-wing parties, emphasizing solidarity over internal conflict.
