AZERBAIJANI DELEGATION PARTICIPATES IN THE “KORKUT ATA” TURKIC WORLD FILM FESTIVAL

The opening ceremony of the 6th "Korkut Ata" Turkic World Film Festival took place in Istanbul, Turkey. Attendees included the Secretary General of TURKSOY, Sultan Raev, officials from the Ministries of Culture of Turkic states, film producers, members of the film community, and media representatives.
During the opening, it was noted that the Turkic states share a common history and that their spiritual bonds are also reflected in the realm of cinema. The festival's main program was announced, and the members of the jury were introduced.
The event concluded with a screening of the film "Aytmatov," directed by the Kyrgyz filmmaker Kanibek Kalmatov.
It should be noted that the 6th "Korkut Ata" Turkic World Film Festival is being held in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 3 to 7, 2026.
In the festival's competition program, Azerbaijan is represented by the feature film "Taghiyev: The School," the documentary "Azikh Cave," and the short film "May You Live as Long as the Land."
Additionally, the feature film "In a Southern City" and the documentary "Baku Turkological Congress 100" will be screened as part of the festival's non-competitive program. It should be noted that 56 films from 10 countries and 10 autonomous republics will be presented to the audience as part of the festival. The event is attended by 150 international and 300 local film professionals.
Azerbaijan is represented by a 20-member delegation consisting of film professionals and representatives from the Cinema Agency, which operates under the Ministry of Culture.
Established in 2021 by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the festival aims to showcase the shared cultural heritage of Turkic countries and peoples to the world through cinema.