34th Istanbul Film Festival

April 8 - 14, 2015

Pera Museum hosts cinema lovers in the context of the 34th Istanbul Film Festival, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). Pera Museum will host four screenings as part of the Festival, which brings over 200 films to its audience until the 19th of April. 

Ferstival tickets can be purchased on Biletix.

April 8

17:00 İdil Biret: The Portrait of a Child Prodigy

19:00 İdil Biret: The Portrait of a Child Prodigy

April 14

13:30 New German Animation: Part I

16:00 New German Animation: Part 2, Children's Animation Films

İdil Biret: The Portrait of a Child Prodigy

İdil Biret: The Portrait of a Child Prodigy

New German Animation: Part I

New German Animation: Part I

New German Animation: Part 2, Children's Animation Films

New German Animation: Part 2, Children's Animation Films

Fluid Rego

Fluid Rego

While Paula Rego belatedly was recognised as one of the leading feminist pioneers of her age, little has been written about her exploration of fluid sexuality. Indeed the current of sado-masochism in her drawings and paintings, has tended to encourage an understanding as a classic clash between the patriarchy and exploited women.

The Captive Sultan

The Captive Sultan

The war fought by the Greeks to shake off the Turkish yoke was closely observed around Europe and, this being the era of romanticism, the events taking place around Greece between 1821 and 1832 became a symbol for national liberation struggle.

Ottoman Music and Entertainment from the Perspective of Painters

Ottoman Music and Entertainment from the Perspective of Painters

When we examine the Ottoman-themed paintings of indoor everyday life by western painters, musical entertainment attracts attention as a fundamental aspect of the lifestyle.