Turkey’s ‘Can’ receives Sundance Film Festival award

The film 'Can', Turkey’s sole entry in the world’s largest independent film festival, has been awarded the Sundance Film Festival’s Special Jury Award in the drama film category.



Directed by Turkish director Raşit Çelikezer and produced by Burak Akidil 'Can' was shown at the Sundance Film Festival in the world cinema category for its international premiere.

The film, starring Selen Uçer and Serdar Orçin, previously won the Behlül Dal Jury Special Prize at the Golden Orange Film Festival organized in the southern province of Antalya.