The 44th Istanbul Film Festival runs from April 11–22, showcasing 154 films across 13 sections. Highlights include award-winning titles like Dreams, The Last Showgirl, and Simon of the Mountain, along with retrospectives of Dag Johan Haugerud and Ayhan Ergürsel. The festival features restored classics, documentaries, panels, and the 20th edition of Meetings on the Bridge for emerging filmmakers.