Antalya’s Golden Orange opens with artists on the city streets
Antalya’s 63rd Golden Orange Film Festival began with its traditional artists’ parade on 24 October. Jury president Derviş Zaim joined actors from different generations as residents greeted the convoy. The route crossed central streets and squares, while the festival’s opening-day programme also included an indoor ceremony at Antalya Sports Hall. The festival runs through 31 October.
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Antalya greets the Golden Orange parade
The 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival began on 24 October with its traditional parade of artists through the Turkish city. Residents lined the route to greet participants as the convoy passed through the centre.[1], [2]
Derviş Zaim, president of the national feature competition jury, took part. Actors included Meryem Uzerli, Yılmaz Erdoğan, İlyas Salman and Menderes Samancılar. Suna Yıldızoğlu, Coşkun Göğen, Bilge Şen and Suzan Kardeş were also among those named in the parade.[1]
The convoy crosses central streets and squares
The route began outside Atatürk Cultural Centre, passing along Sakıp Sabancı Boulevard and Yüzüncü Yıl Street. It continued through Güllük Street toward Selekler Bazaar and Cumhuriyet Square, then past the governor’s office area and along Atatürk Street. The convoy passed through Işıklar before reaching Karaalioğlu Park.[1]
Opening-day programme includes an indoor ceremony
Acting Antalya metropolitan mayor Büşra Özdemir invited residents to the opening ceremony at Antalya Sports Hall, announcing free admission. She said the programme included actors, directors, technical crews and set workers. Emre Kınay, Pınar Altuğ Atacan, Fadik Sevin Atasoy, Büşra Pekin, Tim Seyfi and Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu also joined the parade. The festival runs from 24 to 31 October.[1]
