‘Taste of Anatolia’ film festival returns to Cambridge in September

After a successful debut in 2018, Taste of Anatolia – Films From Turkey (TAFFT) returns in the autumn with a second foray into the world of Turkish cinema.

Presented by Cambridge-based film charity Balik Arts, and championed by top Turkish actor Cengiz Bozkurt and talented filmmaker TuğbaTirpan, the festival will again screen a contemporary mix of shorts, documentaries and feature-length films at St John’s College, Cambridge, over three days.

At less than an hour away, it’s the perfect excuse for London Turks to visit this historic city.

More details via TAFFT’s Facebook page facebook.com/tasteofanatolia

FILM FESTIVAL DETAILS

Event: Taste of Anatolia – Films From Turkey

Date: 27 – 29 September 2019

Times and programme: to be announced

Venue: University of Cambridge, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN

Tickets: not yet on sale

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