MALATYA FILM FEST INVITES CINEPHILES TO ENJOY THEMSELVES

The 7th Malatya Film Festival, which runs from today to Nov. 16, offers many events that care for social responsibility, and a rich screening program accompanied by world-renowned cinema professionals

International Film Festival, held for the seventh time between Nov. 9-16, offers an endless spectrum of national and international movies, apart from a social responsibility project that aims to make the fest accessible to immigrants and residents of elderly homes among others

THE 7TH Malatya International Film Festival continues its tradition of rich programs this year Nov. 9-16 with the support of the Metropolitan Municipality of Malatya. Along with national and international movies and events, a new social responsibility project that aims to touch the city and its locals has been introduced as part of the festival. The project was carried out on a limited scale under the title “Positive Unit” and has now been expanded and included in the festival under the title, “Festival is Here.” The updated project aims to make the festival more accessible for children and people with special needs, including immigrants and residents of elderly homes.

Children’s cinema, children of cinema On Nov. 11, the youngsters of Malatya Children’s Home will be invited to the festival for special screenings aimed at inspiring a greater interest in the art of cinema.

CINEMATIC TREATS

Research, mainly conducted in the U.S. and Japan, has found that cinematic therapy can be very effective for patients with chronic diseases, both for medical and psychological problems. In this regard, the 7th Malatya International Film Festival will organize a movie screening for children receiving treatments at İnönü University, the Turgut Özal Medical Center and the Children’s Care Unit.

POSTERS BY DOWN’S SYNDROME CHILDREN

Along with a movie screening with specially designed lighting and sound equipment for the perception and characteristics of children with Down’s syndrome, children will look at how a movie poster looks from their perspective. Through the guidance of art specialists, the children will recreate famous posters of international and national movies that will then be put on display Nov. 13-15.

CINEMA KNOWS NO LIMITS

Malatya’s film festival will also offer four movies with audio descriptions, detailed subtitles and sign language, as well as four special movies prepared for the walking disabled in its now traditional section.

The cinema halls have been updated to accommodate movie lovers with physical handicaps to provide the most entertaining and comfortable experience possible. Movie screenings, which will see attendance by NGOs, rehabilitation centers, sports clubs and cinema fans of all ages in Malatya, will take place Nov. 11, 12, 13 and 15.

SECOND SPRING IN CINEMA

The 7th Malatya International Film Festival has not forgotten retirement home residents who will get the chance on Nov. 19 to watch some of the best films and famous stars of 1960s and 1970s Turkish cinema, which promises to take them on a fun, nostalgic journey.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS FOR GUESTS

Like in previous years, Malatya Container City will continue hosting movies that revolve around the themes of immigration, dreams, cinema and road stories told since the beginning of the history of art. Syrian guests hosted in the container city will be offered a special screening on Nov. 14 during the film festival.

“Festival is Here” volunteer physicians, experts, special trainers and academics, who hope to make films accessible for everyone, have handpicked special movies for festival goers and will be hosting various events.