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The third Turkish Film Festival has opened in Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas, with an opening gala that brought together cinema enthusiasts, diplomats, and cultural representatives. The event, hosted at the Trasnocho Cultural Center, was organized through cooperation between Türkiye’s Embassy in Caracas, the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE), and the Venezuelan cultural organization Gran Cine.
At the gala, Gran Cine representative Bernardo Rotundo expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration, noting that bringing Türkiye’s cinematic achievements to Venezuela was a great honor. He underlined that cultural events such as this play a key role in bringing the peoples of both countries closer together.
YEE’s Caracas Coordinator Hasan Nalbant highlighted the strong interest the festival has drawn in its third year. He thanked all the partners involved, describing the festival as a meaningful project taking place in the heart of what he referred to as a friendly nation.
Türkiye’s Ambassador to Caracas, Aydan Karamanoglu, spoke about the films selected for the opening program, including "Bal" (Honey) and "Yozgat Blues." She also drew attention to the symbolic value of the event, pointing out that this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Venezuela. Karamanoglu emphasized that the evening was devoted entirely to culture and cinema, detached from political or economic considerations.
Following the speeches, the festival officially began with simultaneous screenings in two separate theaters. Organizers announced that the program will continue until Nov. 4, with additional showings in cinema halls as well as outdoor screenings across Caracas.
By bringing Turkish films to Venezuelan audiences, the festival aims to foster deeper cultural understanding and strengthen bonds between the two nations.
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