Countdown begins for Turkey's Oscars

Only 12 films to compete at Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival this year as coronavirus took a heavy toll on film industry

By Levent Kisi

ANTALYA (AA) - Marking its 57th year, Turkey’s Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival will be held in open-air theaters with strict measures due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The festival, also known as Turkey's Oscars, will be organized by the Municipality of Antalya with the support of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism between Oct. 3-10.

A total of 12 full-length film will compete to receive awards in 16 categories.

The festival will also hold online events.

A total of 44 films, including those competing in the festival, will be screened in three open-air theaters.

At leasts 50 free invitations for each movie screening will be set aside for health care professionals.

*Writing by Fahri Aksut

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