Seattle Turkish Film Festival: Yellow Letters Gala Film + Party
November 7, 2026
STFF: Seattle Turkish Film Festival will be hosting Gala Film Yellow Letters at SIFF Cinema Uptown, followed by a Gala Party at KEXP with special filmmaker guests visiting from Turkey, music, food and a cash/card bar.
The marriage of Derya and Aziz is under pressure after losing their jobs and having to move to Istanbul to live with Aziz's parents. They and their 13-year-old daughter Ezgi have to redefine their way of life.
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this event.
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Saturday, November 7, 2026
Winner of several awards including the Golden Bear (Berlin International Film Festival), Yellow Letters is directed by İlker Çatak, who previously won accolades for his film The Teacher's Lounge (2023). Derya and Aziz, a celebrated artist couple from Ankara, lead a fulfilling life with their 13-year-old daughter Ezgi – until an incident at the premiere of their new play changes everything. Overnight, they find themselves targeted by the state and lose their jobs and their home. They move to Istanbul to temporarily stay with Aziz’s mother. While Aziz ekes out a living with odd jobs and holds on to his convictions, Derya searches for a way to become financially independent. An increasing distance grows between them and their daughter until they are forced to choose between their values and their shared future as a family. The film stars Özgü Namal (from Turkish TV series such as Ezel, Merhamet, Kizil Goncalar), and former STFF guest Tansu Biçer (from STFF 2024 gala film Dormitory, and Netflix series Midnight At The Pera Palace).
This is the Gala Film + Party Event. Gala film at SIFF Uptown, followed by Party at KEXP.
Please note: Not included in STFF Full Series Pass.
- Director: İlker Çatak
- Principal Cast: Özgü Namal, Tansu Biçer
- Country: Turkey
- Year: 2026
- Running Time: 127 min.
- Language: Turkish, with English subtitles
- Has Subtitles: Yes