4th European Cinema Days Meet Cinephiles in Diyarbakır
Featuring works from 16 different countries, the 4th European Cinema Days will open its doors for free to cinephiles between October 21-25.
Within the scope of the 4th European Cinema Days to be held in Diyarbakır between October 21-25, numerous films from various European countries will be presented to audiences free of charge.
Location and Date of the Festival
Organized in cooperation with the Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality and the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO) Diyarbakır EU Information Centre, the 4th European Cinema Days will meet cinephiles at the Çand Amed Culture and Congress Center between October 21-25, 2026.
Simultaneous Events
Organized with the contributions of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey, embassies of EU member states, cultural institutes, and EU Information Centres across Turkey, the festival will take place simultaneously in Antalya, Izmir, Samsun, and Trabzon, alongside Diyarbakır.
Film Screenings from 16 Countries
The festival program will feature a total of 16 films from Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Greece, and Sweden.
Rich Film Genres
Films in various genres such as comedy, drama, documentary, and animation will present subjects like family and human relationships, identity, change, music, creativity, and social issues to the appreciation of audiences.
Opening and Free Screenings
The opening of the five-day festival will take place on Wednesday, October 21 at 18:00 at the Çand Amed Culture and Congress Center. All film screenings within the scope of the festival will be completely free of charge.
Emphasis on Intercultural Communication
Stating that the festival contributes to establishing communication between different cultures, DTSO Diyarbakır EU Information Centre Coordinator Mehmet Nezir Güneş invited all cinephiles to the event and expressed that the organization is held with an understanding of shared emotions.