Adem Sözüer

The 13th International Crime and Punishment Film Festival will take place between Nov. 17-23.

Founded by Professor Adem Sözüer and organized under his chairmanship, it is a themed festival which aims to make a cultural impact on the theme of justice, using art and science's impactful language and to enrich the socio-cultural life, regarding people's rights and freedom.

The 5th International Crime and Punishment Film Festival kicked off Oct. 15 at a ceremony in Istanbul's Cemal Re?it Rey Concert Hall. 

Head of the festival Professor Adem Sözüer said the festival handled a universal problem through the perspective of justice every year. He said this year's theme was "Discrimination." 

Adem Sözüer is a criminal law professor. He is the Dean of the School of Law at Istanbul University.