Reis Çelik's 'Night of Blindness' Competes at Shanghai Film Festival
Turkish director Reis Çelik's new film, "Night of Blindness," has premiered at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. This Turkish-German co-production is set against the backdrop of Turkey's 1980 military coup and is contending for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award in the main competition section. The narrative focuses on Fatma, a left-wing activist forced into hiding.
Turkish director Reis Çelik has unveiled his latest feature film, "Night of Blindness," at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival. The film, a collaborative Turkish-German production, is set during the historical 1980 military coup in Turkey.
"Night of Blindness" is participating in the festival's main competition, where it is a contender for the Golden Goblet Award. The story centers on a character named Fatma, who is depicted as a left-wing activist. She is compelled to go into hiding within a confined space as a result of the political events unfolding around her.
According to Variety, the film marks a significant entry in this year's festival lineup, drawing attention to a critical period in Turkish history through a dramatic lens.
