Turkish-German

Turkish-German director Fatih Akın has said he wanted to shoot a film about assassinated Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink but had to freeze the project after Turkish actors refused the role.

Turkish-German director Fatih Akın was presented with the Douglas-Sirk Prize 2014 at the Hamburg Film Festival.

“Akın is a model for the new generation of film producers both living in Turkey and Germany,” said festival director Albert Wiederspiegel.

Two acclaimed Turkish directors will feature at the 71st Venice Film Festival, from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6.

At a press conference on July 24, festival organizers announced a 20-strong competition lineup, which will include “The Cut” by Turkish-German director Fatih Akın, starring Tahar Rahim, and “Sivas” by Turkish director Kaan Müjdeci.